1. 新年快乐 (Xīn nián kuài le)
Translation: Happy New Year
Meaning: This is the most common Chinese New Year’s wish. It simply means “New Year’s happiness.”
2. 阖家欢乐 (Hé jiā huān le)
Translation: Family harmony and joy
Meaning: This wish is typically given to families and friends. It expresses the hope that everyone in the family will be happy and harmonious in the coming year.
3. 身体健康 (Shēn tǐ jiàn kāng)
Translation: Good health
Meaning: Good health is one of the most important things in life. This wish is often given to elderly people or those who are ill.
4. 万事如意 (Wàn shì rú yì)
Translation: May all your wishes come true
Meaning: This is a wish that can be given to anyone. It expresses the hope that all their dreams and aspirations will come true in the coming year.
5. 财源广进 (Cái yuán guǎng jìn)
Translation: May your wealth increase
Meaning: This wish is typically given to business people or those who are involved in financial matters. It expresses the hope that they will have a prosperous year with plenty of wealth.
6. 学业有成 (Xué yè yǒu chéng)
Translation: May your studies be successful
Meaning: This wish is given to students or anyone who is involved in education. It expresses the hope that they will achieve great success in their studies.
7. 步步高升 (Bù bù gāo shēng)
Translation: May you advance step by step
Meaning: This wish is typically given to people who are in a career. It expresses the hope that they will have a successful career and advance quickly through the ranks.
8. 平安吉祥 (Píng’an jí xiáng)
Translation: Peace and good fortune
Meaning: This wish is given to everyone. It expresses the hope that they will have a peaceful and prosperous year with good fortune.
