{"id":1366,"date":"2026-01-22T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/?p=1366"},"modified":"2026-01-09T03:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T03:09:04","slug":"10-traditional-chinese-new-year-greetings-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/chinese\/10-traditional-chinese-new-year-greetings-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Traditional Chinese New Year Greetings for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n Chinese New Year (also called Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, \u6625\u8282 Ch\u016bnji\u00e9<\/span>) is all about fresh starts, family reunions, and wishing each other luck, health, and success.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n In 2026, Chinese New Year falls on Tuesday, February 17, marking the start of the Year of the Horse (often described as the Fire Horse year).\n <\/p>\n\n

\n If you want to sound a little more thoughtful than simply saying \u201cHappy New Year,\u201d here are 10 widely used greetings\u2014with Chinese characters, pinyin, meanings, and when to use them.\n <\/p>\n\n

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The 10 Greetings<\/h2>\n\n
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1) \u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50 (X\u012bnni\u00e1n ku\u00e0il\u00e8<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cHappy New Year!\u201d<\/p>\n

\n This is the most common and flexible greeting. It works in almost any situation\u2014spoken or written, casual or formal. If you memorize only one phrase, make it this one.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> anyone (friends, coworkers, family)<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u6a02<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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2) \u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22 (G\u014dngx\u01d0 f\u0101c\u00e1i<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cWishing you wealth and prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n A classic greeting that focuses on success and prosperity. You\u2019ll hear it a lot among adults, in workplaces, and during business greetings\u2014especially when red envelopes (\u7ea2\u5305) are being exchanged.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> coworkers, business contacts, adults<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u606d\u559c\u767c\u8ca1<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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3) \u4e07\u4e8b\u5982\u610f (W\u00e0nsh\u00ec r\u00fay\u00ec<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cMay everything go your way.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n A warm, general blessing that fits both friends and family. It\u2019s like wishing someone a smooth, trouble-free year.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> family, friends, colleagues<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u842c\u4e8b\u5982\u610f<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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4) \u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7 (Sh\u0113nt\u01d0 ji\u00e0nk\u0101ng<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cWishing you good health.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n Health-themed greetings are especially appreciated by parents, grandparents, and seniors. It\u2019s simple, sincere, and always appropriate.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> family (especially older relatives)<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u8eab\u9ad4\u5065\u5eb7<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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5) \u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210 (X\u012bnxi\u01ceng sh\u00ecch\u00e9ng<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cMay all your wishes come true.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n A very popular blessing for someone starting something new\u2014new job, new school year, new goals, or a fresh project.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> students, young people, anyone starting a new chapter<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u5fc3\u60f3\u4e8b\u6210<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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6) \u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229 (D\u00e0j\u00ed d\u00e0l\u00ec<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cGreat luck and great profit.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n A lively phrase that shows up often in business settings, shops, and festive messages. It feels energetic and upbeat.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> business contexts, store visits, coworkers<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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7) \u5408\u5bb6\u6b22\u4e50 (H\u00e9ji\u0101 hu\u0101nl\u00e8<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cWishing your whole family happiness.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n Perfect for greeting relatives or writing New Year cards. It highlights family harmony\u2014one of the core values of New Year celebrations.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> relatives, family friends, greeting cards<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> You may also see this written as \u9616\u5bb6\u6b22\u4e50 (more formal).<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u5408\u5bb6\u6b61\u6a02 \/ \u95d4\u5bb6\u6b61\u6a02<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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8) \u5e74\u5e74\u6709\u4f59 (Ni\u00e1nni\u00e1n y\u01d2uy\u00fa<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cMay you have abundance year after year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n This saying is famous because \u4f59 (y\u00fa<\/span>, \u201csurplus\u201d) sounds like \u9c7c (y\u00fa<\/span>, \u201cfish\u201d)\u2014which helps explain why fish dishes are so common during New Year meals.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> anyone (very common on cards and decorations)<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u5e74\u5e74\u6709\u9918<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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9) \u5b66\u4e1a\u8fdb\u6b65 (Xu\u00e9y\u00e8 j\u00ecnb\u00f9<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cWishing progress in your studies.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n A great choice for kids, teens, and students. It\u2019s also a common message from older relatives when giving red envelopes to younger family members.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> students, children, younger relatives<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u5b78\u696d\u9032\u6b65<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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10) \u9a6c\u5230\u6210\u529f (M\u01ce d\u00e0o ch\u00e9ngg\u014dng<\/span>)<\/h3>\n

Meaning:<\/strong> \u201cInstant success.\u201d (<\/span>Literally: <\/span>Literally: \u201cWhen the horse arrives, success comes.\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n

\n This greeting wishes someone quick wins and smooth success. It can be used any year\u2014but it\u2019s especially fun and fitting in 2026, the Year of the Horse.\n <\/p>\n

Use it with:<\/strong> coworkers, friends, anyone working toward a goal<\/p>\n

Traditional:<\/strong> \u99ac\u5230\u6210\u529f<\/p>\n <\/section>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Quick Tip: How to Use These Greetings Naturally<\/h2>\n\n

\n You don\u2019t need a long sentence. In real life, people often say just one phrase, or combine two short wishes.\n <\/p>\n\n

Here are a few natural combinations you can copy:<\/p>\n\n

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Combination 1<\/h3>\n

\n \u65b0\u5e74\u5feb\u4e50\uff0c\u4e07\u4e8b\u5982\u610f\uff01<\/strong>
\n X\u012bnni\u00e1n ku\u00e0il\u00e8, w\u00e0nsh\u00ec r\u00fay\u00ec!<\/span>
\n \u201cHappy New Year\u2014may everything go your way!\u201d\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Combination 2<\/h3>\n

\n \u606d\u559c\u53d1\u8d22\uff0c\u5927\u5409\u5927\u5229\uff01<\/strong>
\n G\u014dngx\u01d0 f\u0101c\u00e1i, d\u00e0j\u00ed d\u00e0l\u00ec!<\/span>
\n \u201cWishing you prosperity and great luck!\u201d\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Combination 3<\/h3>\n

\n \u8eab\u4f53\u5065\u5eb7\uff0c\u5408\u5bb6\u6b22\u4e50\uff01<\/strong>
\n Sh\u0113nt\u01d0 ji\u00e0nk\u0101ng, h\u00e9ji\u0101 hu\u0101nl\u00e8!<\/span>
\n \u201cWishing you good health and family happiness!\u201d\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

\n Learning even a couple of these greetings is a simple way to show respect for the culture\u2014and to make your New Year messages feel warmer and more personal in 2026.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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