There’s a whole lot to know if you’re going to celebrate Chinese New Year properly, and this year I plan on doing everything by the book and sticking as close to tradition as possible, partly to teach my little girl this side of her heritage and partly to finally satisfy the curiosity I’ve had for it all these decades. So, join me as I explain every Chinese New Year tradition that’s about to take over the city.
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The Year of the Wood Dragon is about to be everywhere. In the spirit of Chinese New Year and the blessings that it brings, let’s delve into a collection of lucky greetings that will add a touch of good fortune and joy to your year to come. Keep these handy when you want to impress your Chinese-speaking friends for Chinese New Year.
财源滚滚 (Cáiyuán Gǔngǔn) – Rolling in Prosperity
财源滚滚 (Cáiyuán gǔngǔn) signifies an abundance of wishes for wealth and prosperity. Share this phrase to wish your friends financial success and good fortune for the coming year.
龙腾虎跃 (Lóngténg Hǔyuè) – Soaring Like the Dragon and Tiger
Encourage your loved ones to reach new heights with 龙腾虎跃 (lóngténg hǔyuè), a phrase that visualizes the dragon and tiger soaring together. This phrase expresses courage, strength, and success as people navigate the challenges and opportunities of the year.
恭贺新禧 (Gōnghè Xīnxǐ) – Congratulations and Best Wishes for the New Year
Wrap up your greetings with the classic 恭贺新禧 (gōnghè xīnxǐ) which means to extend your best wishes for the New Year. This versatile phrase encompasses overall good fortune and is a perfect way to conclude your heartfelt messages.
Then there is the more classic Chinese New Year greeting that works for any zodiac year.
恭喜发财 (Gōngxǐ Fācái) – Wishing You Prosperity
恭喜发财 (gōngxǐ fācái) translates to “wishing you prosperity!” This classic phrase is the most simple way to convey your sincere wishes for wealth and success to your friends and family.
So there you have it, an arsenal of lucky greetings for the Year of the Dragon!
We wish you a year filled with the magic of 财源滚滚 (Cái Yuán Gǔn Gǔn) and the vitality of 身体龙马精神 (Shēn Tǐ Lóng Mǎ Jīng Shén). Here’s to a dragon-sized dose of luck, success, and all-around awesomeness in the coming year!
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