Chinese new year in chinese
The Chinese New Year is commonly referred to as "" (Chūn Jié) in Mandarin Chinese. This literally means "Spring Festival".
In Cantonese, which is spoken in the southern province of Guangdong and in Hong Kong, the Chinese New Year is referred to as "" (Chun Jit).
In other Chinese dialects, the Chinese New Year may be referred to as:
- "" (Tet) in Vietnamese Chinese
- "" (Tet Nian) in Hokkien Chinese
- "" (Tet) in Teochew Chinese
The Chinese New Year is a significant traditional holiday in China and is celebrated over a period of 15 days, with the first day of the new year being the most important. It is a time for family reunions, feasting, and giving red envelopes filled with money to children and loved ones.