Millions of people celebrate Chinese New Year each year
Millions of people celebrate Chinese New Year each year
Chinese New Year is a time for celebration, renewal and reflection. It celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. The special occasion marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
Millions of people celebrate Chinese New Year and being able to extend your greetings may be useful when mingling with large groups. There are plenty of phrases which are used across the globe to mark the occasion.
Liverpool celebrates the occasion in style each year. Preparation is already underway, as lanterns have been spotted hanging around the city. Hundreds are gearing up to ring in the Year of the Snake and multiple areas across the city have been getting a make-over to look the part.
Well wishes are important because they convey good fortune and positive energy for the new year. This year, Chinese New Year celebrations will take place from January, 29, 2025 up to February 12, 2025.
We have gathered a list of Cantonese and Mandarin greetings you can use as we celebrate the year of the Snake. We also have popular greetings with Snake symbolism to help you wish a Happy New Year to your friends and family.
In Mandarin, the most common way to wish your family and close friends a happy Chinese New Year is “Xīnnián hǎo” (新年好), this means ‘New Year Goodness’ or ‘Good New Year’.
Another way to say “Happy Chinese New Year” is “Xīnnián kuàilè” (新年快乐), meaning ‘New Year happiness’. It is a formal greeting typically used for strangers.
In Cantonese, the common way to say ‘Happy Lunar New Year’ is “Gong hei fat choy” (恭喜发财), this is used for “Wishing you happiness and prosperity.” A phrase you will hear everywhere once Chinese New Year starts is san nin faai lok (Cantonese) or xīn nián kuài lè (Mandarin)
