January 14,2025

Chinese New Year Wishes in Mandarin

If you're looking to join in on the celebrations and wish someone a Happy Chinese New Year in Mandarin, here are some popular and meaningful phrases you can use:

1. 新年快乐 (Xīnnián kuàilè)

Translation: Happy New Year!

2. 恭喜发财 (Gōngxǐ fācái)

Translation: Wishing you wealth and prosperity!

3. 万事如意 (Wànshì rúyì)

Translation: May everything go as you wish.

4. 身体健康 (Shēntǐ jiànkāng)

Translation: Wishing you good health!

5. 年年有余 (Nián nián yǒu yú)

Translation: May you have abundance every year.

6. 大吉大利 (Dàjí dàlì)

Translation: Wishing you great luck and great profits.

7. 福星高照 (Fúxīng gāo zhào)

Translation: May the God of Fortune bless you.

8. 财源广进 (Cáiyuán guǎng jìn)

Translation: May wealth flow in from all directions.

9. 事事顺利 (Shì shì shùnlì)

Translation: May everything go smoothly!

10. 步步高升 (Bùbù gāoshēng)

Translation: Wishing you continuous success and progress.

11. 龙马精神 (Lóngmǎ jīngshén)

Translation: Wishing you the spirit of the dragon and horse (strength and vitality).

12. 合家欢乐 (Héjiā huānlè)

Translation: Wishing happiness to the whole family.

13. 岁岁平安 (Suì suì píng'ān)

Translation: Wishing you peace and safety every year.

14. 吉祥如意 (Jíxiáng rúyì)

Translation: May you have auspiciousness and may things go as you wish.

15. 心想事成 (Xīn xiǎng shì chéng)

Translation: May your wishes come true.

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Denise Lim

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