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 xīn nián kuài lè Happy New Year
  • 阖家欢乐 hé jiā huān lè Joy and harmony for the whole family.
  • 大吉大利 dà jí dà lì May you have great luck and prosperity.
  • 万事如意 wàn shì rú yì May everything go your way.
  • 身体健康 shēn tǐ jiàn kāng Wishing you good health.
  • 财源广进 cái yuán guǎng jìn May wealth flow in from all sides.

General Chinese New Year Wishes

  • 马到成功 mǎ dào chéng gōng May you achieve success at once.
  • 马年大吉 mǎ nián dà jí Great luck in the Year of the Horse.
  • 一马当先 yī mǎ dāng xiān Take the lead and be first.
  • 龙马精神 lóng mǎ jīng shén Wishing you vitality and strong spirit.
  • 马上有钱 mǎ shàng yǒu qián May money come quickly.

Year of the Horse wishes

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