A Children's Rhyme That Counts Down to Chinese New Year
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New Year Blessings
Chinese New Year greetings
Short greetings carry big wishes during Lunar New Year. Say these to friends, family, and colleagues.
If you are learning Chinese, holiday greetings are an easy place to start. These phrases are short, memorable, and widely used in real life. We include pinyin and meaning so you can recognize the words and use them correctly.
新 年 快 乐
Happy New Year
- 阖家欢乐 Joy and harmony for the whole family.
- 大吉大利 May you have great luck and prosperity.
- 万事如意 May everything go your way.
- 身体健康 Wishing you good health.
- 财源广进 May wealth flow in from all sides.
General Chinese New Year Wishes
- 马到成功 May you achieve success at once.
- 马年大吉 Great luck in the Year of the Horse.
- 一马当先 Take the lead and be first.
- 龙马精神 Wishing you vitality and strong spirit.
- 马上有钱 May money come quickly.
Year of the Horse wishes
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