The new year is quickly approaching, and on the horizon are the holidays of Chinese New Year. It is a time celebrated by many for its rich cultural significance, yet some may not know some of the expressions to say to their family. So, here are 50+ greetings that can be spoken in Cantonese that may come in handy on the big day!
Chinese New Year Greetings Cantonese
- 和气生财
Héqì shēngcái
Harmony brings wealth - 心想事成
Xīn xiǎng shì chéng
May all your wishes come true
- Got that? You can address the person by name and wish him or her a happy new year and follow up with other phrases, depending upon what wishes you want to emphasize.
- 愿明亮喜庆的新年烛光温暖一年中的每个日日夜夜，祝你欢欢喜喜度新年！
Yuàn míngliàng xǐqìng de xīnnián zhúguāng wēnnuǎn yī nián zhōng de měi gè rì rì yè yè, zhù nǐ huānhuān xǐ xǐ dù xīnnián!
- May the bright and festive glow of New Year candle warm the days all the year through. Hoping you will have a wonderful time enjoying New Year that is happy in every way.
- 财源广进
Cáiyuán guǎng jìn
Money and treasures will be plentiful
- 愿新年为你带来快乐，友爱和宁静。
- Yuàn xīnnián wèi nǐ dàilái kuàilè, yǒu’ài hé níngjìng.
- May the coming New Year bring you joy, love and peace.
- 招财进宝
Zhāo cái jìn bǎo
Treasures fill the home - 马到成功
Mǎdàochénggōng
Wishing you every success
- 年年有馀
Nián nián yǒu yú
Wishing you prosperity every year. - 祝贺佳节。
Zhùhè jiājié.
With the compliments of the season.
- 给你特别的祝福，愿新年带给你无边的幸福、如意。
- Gěi nǐ tèbié de zhùfú, yuàn xīnnián dài gěi nǐ wúbiān de xìngfú, rúyì.
- A cheery New Year hold lots of happiness for you!
- 快高長大 Fai Gou Jeung Dai. …
- 大吉大利 Dai Gut Dai Lei. …
