{"id":75284,"date":"2026-01-16T12:48:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T04:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=75284"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T09:17:30","slug":"chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"CNY greetings: Chinese New Year wishes to know for festive visitations in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of year again to brush up on CNY greetings to impress the elders. Here\u2019s a collection of favourites that we keep in our back pocket at all times. And while you&#8217;re at it, don&#8217;t forget to bookmark our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-chinese-new-year-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese New Year in Singapore<\/a> to usher in the Year of the Horse.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Chinese New Year greetings<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#chinese-new-year-greetings-year-of-the-horse-edition\" title=\"Year of the Horse edition\">Year of the Horse edition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#1-ma-nian-da-ji-%e9%a9%ac%e5%b9%b4%e5%a4%a7%e5%90%89\" title=\"1. Ma Nian Da Ji (\u9a6c\u5e74\u5927\u5409)\">1. Ma Nian Da Ji (\u9a6c\u5e74\u5927\u5409)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#2-ma-dao-cheng-gong-%e9%a9%ac%e5%88%b0%e6%88%90%e5%8a%9f\" title=\"2. Ma Dao Cheng Gong (\u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f)\">2. Ma Dao Cheng Gong (\u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#3-long-ma-jing-shen-%e9%be%99%e9%a9%ac%e7%b2%be%e7%a5%9e\" title=\"3. Long Ma Jing Shen (\u9f99\u9a6c\u7cbe\u795e)\">3. Long Ma Jing Shen (\u9f99\u9a6c\u7cbe\u795e)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#4-ma-shang-you-qian-%e9%a9%ac%e4%b8%8a%e6%9c%89%e9%92%b1\" title=\"4. Ma Shang You Qian (\u9a6c\u4e0a\u6709\u94b1)\">4. Ma Shang You Qian (\u9a6c\u4e0a\u6709\u94b1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#5-yi-ma-dang-xian-%e4%b8%80%e9%a9%ac%e5%bd%93%e5%85%88\" title=\"5. Yi Ma Dang Xian (\u4e00\u9a6c\u5f53\u5148)\">5. Yi Ma Dang Xian (\u4e00\u9a6c\u5f53\u5148)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#our-favourite-cny-greetings-and-wishes\" title=\"Our favourite CNY greetings and wishes\">Our favourite CNY greetings and wishes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#6-xin-nian-kuai-le-%e6%96%b0%e5%b9%b4%e5%bf%ab%e4%b9%90\" title=\"6. Xin Nian Kuai Le (\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50)\">6. Xin Nian Kuai Le (\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#7-wan-shi-ru-yi-%e4%b8%87%e4%ba%8b%e5%a6%82%e6%84%8f\" title=\"7. Wan Shi Ru Yi (\u4e07\u4e8b\u5982\u610f)\">7. Wan Shi Ru Yi (\u4e07\u4e8b\u5982\u610f)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#8-gong-xi-fa-cai-%e6%81%ad%e5%96%9c%e5%8f%91%e8%b4%a2\" title=\"8. Gong Xi Fa Cai (\u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22)\">8. Gong Xi Fa Cai (\u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#9-da-ji-da-li-%e5%a4%a7%e5%90%89%e5%a4%a7%e5%88%a9\" title=\"9. Da Ji Da Li (\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229)\">9. Da Ji Da Li (\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#10-shen-ti-jian-kang-%e8%ba%ab%e4%bd%93%e5%81%a5%e5%ba%b7\" title=\"10. Shen Ti Jian Kang (\u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7)\">10. Shen Ti Jian Kang (\u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#11-xin-nian-da-ji-%e6%96%b0%e5%b9%b4%e5%a4%a7%e5%90%89\" title=\"11. Xin Nian Da Ji (\u65b0\u5e74\u5927\u5409)\">11. Xin Nian Da Ji (\u65b0\u5e74\u5927\u5409)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#12-nian-nian-you-yu-%e5%b9%b4%e5%b9%b4%e6%9c%89%e9%a6%80\" title=\"12. Nian Nian You Yu (\u5e74\u5e74\u6709\u9980)\">12. Nian Nian You Yu (\u5e74\u5e74\u6709\u9980)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#13-he-jia-xing-fu-%e9%98%96%e5%ae%b6%e5%b9%b8%e7%a6%8f\" title=\"13. He Jia Xing Fu (\u9616\u5bb6\u5e78\u798f)\">13. He Jia Xing Fu (\u9616\u5bb6\u5e78\u798f)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#14-gong-zuo-shun-li-%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c%e9%a1%ba%e5%88%a9\" title=\"14. Gong Zuo Shun Li (\u5de5\u4f5c\u987a\u5229)\">14. Gong Zuo Shun Li (\u5de5\u4f5c\u987a\u5229)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#15-ping-ping-an-an-%e5%b9%b3%e5%b9%b3%e5%ae%89%e5%ae%89\" title=\"15. Ping Ping An An (\u5e73\u5e73\u5b89\u5b89)\">15. Ping Ping An An (\u5e73\u5e73\u5b89\u5b89)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#16-sheng-yi-xing-long-%e7%94%9f%e6%84%8f%e5%85%b4%e9%9a%86\" title=\"16. Sheng Yi Xing Long (\u751f\u610f\u5174\u9686)\">16. Sheng Yi Xing Long (\u751f\u610f\u5174\u9686)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#17-ping-bu-qing-yun-%e5%b9%b3%e6%ad%a5%e9%9d%92%e4%ba%91\" title=\"17. Ping Bu Qing Yun (\u5e73\u6b65\u9752\u4e91)\">17. Ping Bu Qing Yun (\u5e73\u6b65\u9752\u4e91)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#18-xue-xi-jin-bu-%e5%ad%a6%e4%b9%a0%e8%bf%9b%e6%ad%a5\" title=\"18. Xue Xi Jin Bu (\u5b66\u4e60\u8fdb\u6b65)\">18. Xue Xi Jin Bu (\u5b66\u4e60\u8fdb\u6b65)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#19-xin-xiang-shi-cheng-%e5%bf%83%e6%83%b3%e4%ba%8b%e6%88%90\" title=\"19. Xin Xiang Shi Cheng (\u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210)\">19. Xin Xiang Shi Cheng (\u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#frequently-asked-questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#what-does-%e2%80%9cyear-of-the-horse%e2%80%9d-greetings-mean\" title=\"What does \u201cYear of the Horse\u201d greetings mean?\">What does \u201cYear of the Horse\u201d greetings mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#is-it-okay-to-repeat-the-same-chinese-new-year-greeting-to-everyone\" title=\"Is it okay to repeat the same greeting to everyone?\">Is it okay to repeat the same greeting to everyone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#can-i-use-cny-greetings-even-if-i-dont-speak-mandarin-fluently\" title=\"Can I use CNY greetings even if I don\u2019t speak Mandarin fluently?\">Can I use CNY greetings even if I don\u2019t speak Mandarin fluently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#what-is-the-most-common-chinese-new-year-greeting-to-use\" title=\"What is the most common greeting to use?\">What is the most common greeting to use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/chinese-new-year-wishes-and-greetings-singapore\/#what-chinese-new-year-greetings-should-i-avoid-saying\" title=\"What greetings should I avoid saying?\">What greetings should I avoid saying?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"chinese-new-year-greetings-year-of-the-horse-edition\"><\/span>Chinese New Year greetings: Year of the Horse edition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-ma-nian-da-ji-%e9%a9%ac%e5%b9%b4%e5%a4%a7%e5%90%89\"><\/span>1. Ma Nian Da Ji (\u9a6c\u5e74\u5927\u5409)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Good luck in the Year of the Horse<\/p>\n<p>A classic Lunar New Year greeting suitable for anyone. It conveys blessings of good luck, specifically for the Year of the Horse.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-ma-dao-cheng-gong-%e9%a9%ac%e5%88%b0%e6%88%90%e5%8a%9f\"><\/span>2. Ma Dao Cheng Gong (\u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: To wish for immediate success<\/p>\n<p>This greeting originates from a Chinese idiom, based on a story of a man and his horse, and their hard work traversing the land to make it to the capital city.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-long-ma-jing-shen-%e9%be%99%e9%a9%ac%e7%b2%be%e7%a5%9e\"><\/span>3. Long Ma Jing Shen (\u9f99\u9a6c\u7cbe\u795e)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: May you be full of spirit and vitality of the dragon and horse<\/p>\n<p>This Chinese idiom symbolises strength, energy and perseverance \u2013 combining the power of the dragon and the endurance of the horse. You can use this idiom to wish good health and vitality, especially to elders, but it&#8217;s also suitable for anyone facing challenges or new goals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-ma-shang-you-qian-%e9%a9%ac%e4%b8%8a%e6%9c%89%e9%92%b1\"><\/span>4. Ma Shang You Qian (\u9a6c\u4e0a\u6709\u94b1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: May wealth come immediately<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMa Shang You Qian\u201d is a playful Chinese phrase that means \u201cgetting rich right away\u201d. It\u2019s a pun: ma shang means \u201cimmediately\u201d, but literally translates to \u201con a horse\u201d, which adds a cheeky layer of meaning about money arriving fast, almost like instant luck or wealth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-yi-ma-dang-xian-%e4%b8%80%e9%a9%ac%e5%bd%93%e5%85%88\"><\/span>5. Yi Ma Dang Xian (\u4e00\u9a6c\u5f53\u5148)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: To take the lead or be at the forefront<\/p>\n<p>An idiom meaning to charge ahead or to lead the way. It&#8217;s used to wish someone excellence, leadership and a strong start. Perfect for people launching a new career, attending competitions or starting a new project.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our-favourite-cny-greetings-and-wishes\"><\/span>Our favourite CNY greetings and wishes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-xin-nian-kuai-le-%e6%96%b0%e5%b9%b4%e5%bf%ab%e4%b9%90\"><\/span>6. Xin Nian Kuai Le (\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Happy New Year<\/p>\n<p>This CNY greeting is an easy one! You\u2019ll typically say this when you first arrive at someone\u2019s home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-wan-shi-ru-yi-%e4%b8%87%e4%ba%8b%e5%a6%82%e6%84%8f\"><\/span>7. Wan Shi Ru Yi (\u4e07\u4e8b\u5982\u610f)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: May everything go well for you<\/p>\n<p>An all-encompassing CNY wish for smooth sailing and success in every endeavour.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-gong-xi-fa-cai-%e6%81%ad%e5%96%9c%e5%8f%91%e8%b4%a2\"><\/span>8. Gong Xi Fa Cai (\u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Wishing you prosperity and wealth<\/p>\n<p>Arguably the most recognisable Chinese New Year greeting there is. Say this any time to anyone!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-da-ji-da-li-%e5%a4%a7%e5%90%89%e5%a4%a7%e5%88%a9\"><\/span>9. Da Ji Da Li (\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Huge luck, huge profit<\/p>\n<p>A good CNY wish for anyone who wants to be financially successful.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-shen-ti-jian-kang-%e8%ba%ab%e4%bd%93%e5%81%a5%e5%ba%b7\"><\/span>10. Shen Ti Jian Kang (\u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A CNY wish for good health, an important one for this time of the year, thanks to all the snacking.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_310991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-310991\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-310991 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/chinese-new-year-greetings-3-900x643.png\" alt=\"chinese new year greetings\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/chinese-new-year-greetings-3-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/chinese-new-year-greetings-3-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/chinese-new-year-greetings-3.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-310991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: RDNE Stock Project via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-xin-nian-da-ji-%e6%96%b0%e5%b9%b4%e5%a4%a7%e5%90%89\"><\/span>11. Xin Nian Da Ji (\u65b0\u5e74\u5927\u5409)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Good luck for the new year<\/p>\n<p>A little upgrade from the usual xin nian kuai le Chinese New Year greetings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-nian-nian-you-yu-%e5%b9%b4%e5%b9%b4%e6%9c%89%e9%a6%80\"><\/span>12. Nian Nian You Yu (\u5e74\u5e74\u6709\u9980)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: May you have abundance and prosperity<\/p>\n<p>We love saying this one while we put the fish into our yusheng. (Yu also sounds like fish in Chinese, in case you didn\u2019t know).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-he-jia-xing-fu-%e9%98%96%e5%ae%b6%e5%b9%b8%e7%a6%8f\"><\/span>13. He Jia Xing Fu (\u9616\u5bb6\u5e78\u798f)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Happiness for your whole family<\/p>\n<p>One of the CNY greetings that involves the whole fam rather than just the person.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-gong-zuo-shun-li-%e5%b7%a5%e4%bd%9c%e9%a1%ba%e5%88%a9\"><\/span>14. Gong Zuo Shun Li (\u5de5\u4f5c\u987a\u5229)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Hope work goes smoothly<\/p>\n<p>Especially helpful for anyone who\u2019s been through the wringer at work last year. Hopefully, this CNY blessing works for them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-ping-ping-an-an-%e5%b9%b3%e5%b9%b3%e5%ae%89%e5%ae%89\"><\/span>15. Ping Ping An An (\u5e73\u5e73\u5b89\u5b89)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Peace and safety<\/p>\n<p>A very easy greeting to memorise and pronounce for anyone who has trouble with Chinese.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_310994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-310994\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-310994 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/chinese-new-year-greetings-900x643.png\" alt=\"chinese new year greetings\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/chinese-new-year-greetings-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/chinese-new-year-greetings-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/11\/chinese-new-year-greetings.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-310994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: RDNE Stock Project via Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16-sheng-yi-xing-long-%e7%94%9f%e6%84%8f%e5%85%b4%e9%9a%86\"><\/span>16. Sheng Yi Xing Long (\u751f\u610f\u5174\u9686)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: May your business prosper<\/p>\n<p>Anyone with an entrepreneurial relative should make use of this blessing!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17-ping-bu-qing-yun-%e5%b9%b3%e6%ad%a5%e9%9d%92%e4%ba%91\"><\/span>17. Ping Bu Qing Yun (\u5e73\u6b65\u9752\u4e91)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: To have a meteoric rise<\/p>\n<p>This is typically meant for someone\u2019s career and well-wishes for their future promotions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18-xue-xi-jin-bu-%e5%ad%a6%e4%b9%a0%e8%bf%9b%e6%ad%a5\"><\/span>18. Xue Xi Jin Bu (\u5b66\u4e60\u8fdb\u6b65)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: Improvement in your studies<\/p>\n<p>Particularly relevant for anyone still studying. They need all the luck they can get!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19-xin-xiang-shi-cheng-%e5%bf%83%e6%83%b3%e4%ba%8b%e6%88%90\"><\/span>19. Xin Xiang Shi Cheng (\u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Translation: May your heart\u2019s desires come true<\/p>\n<p>An earnest Chinese New Year wish for someone to achieve everything they dream of.<\/p>\n<p>Have an extra auspicious time and bless your loved ones with these CNY greetings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"faqs-accordion\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-%e2%80%9cyear-of-the-horse%e2%80%9d-greetings-mean\"><\/span>What does \u201cYear of the Horse\u201d greetings mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Year-specific greetings, like Ma Nian Da Ji (\u9a6c\u5e74\u5927\u5409), are tailored to the Chinese zodiac of the year. They\u2019re a fun and festive way to show you\u2019re in the know, and can be used for anyone during that zodiac year.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-okay-to-repeat-the-same-chinese-new-year-greeting-to-everyone\"><\/span>Is it okay to repeat the same Chinese New Year greeting to everyone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Totally fine. While personalised greetings are thoughtful, repeating popular phrases like Gong Xi Fa Cai is very common and socially acceptable during house visits.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-use-cny-greetings-even-if-i-dont-speak-mandarin-fluently\"><\/span>Can I use CNY greetings even if I don\u2019t speak Mandarin fluently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Absolutely. Simple greetings like Xin Nian Kuai Le or Ping Ping An An (\u5e73\u5e73\u5b89\u5b89) are easy to pronounce and appreciated regardless of fluency. Elders usually value the effort more than perfect pronunciation.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-most-common-chinese-new-year-greeting-to-use\"><\/span>What is the most common Chinese New Year greeting to use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>The most widely used greeting is Gong Xi Fa Cai (\u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22), which wishes prosperity and wealth. Another safe and universal option is Xin Nian Kuai Le (\u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50), meaning Happy New Year.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-chinese-new-year-greetings-should-i-avoid-saying\"><\/span>What Chinese New Year greetings should I avoid saying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Avoid greetings linked to bad luck, illness or death. 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