Chinese new year rooster greetings
Here are some traditional Chinese New Year greetings and phrases to wish someone a happy and prosperous Rooster Year:
In Chinese:
- (Gōng xǐ fā cái) - Congratulations and be prosperous!
- (Xīn nián kuài lè) - Happy New Year!
- (Gōng xǐ gōng xǐ) - Double congratulations!
- (Zhù nǐ xuě bǎo) - Wishing you a smooth and prosperous year!
- (Gōng xǐ fā cái, gōng xǐ gōng xǐ) - Congratulations and be prosperous, congratulations and be prosperous!
In English:
- Happy Rooster Year!
- Wishing you a prosperous and happy new year!
- May the Rooster bring you good luck and prosperity!
- May your new year be filled with joy, health, and wealth!
- Wishing you a smooth and prosperous year ahead!
In Cantonese:
- (Gōng hei fat choy) - Congratulations and be prosperous!
- (San nin faai lok) - Happy New Year!
- (Gōng hei gōng hei) - Double congratulations!
- (Zyu1 ne1 faai3 bou2) - Wishing you a smooth and prosperous year!
- (Gōng hei fat choy, gōng hei gōng hei) - Congratulations and be prosperous, congratulations and be prosperous!
Remember to use the correct Chinese characters or Cantonese phrases depending on the region and dialect spoken by the person you're greeting. Gong Xi Fa Cai () is a widely recognized and commonly used phrase in Mandarin Chinese, while Gong Hei Fat Choy () is more commonly used in Cantonese.