How to Say ‘May you prosper’ in Simplified Chinese
恭喜发财
gōng xǐ fā cái
[gōngxǐ fācái]
🇨🇳 In China: This is the most common New Year greeting, especially in southern China and Hong Kong. Kids often cheekily answer 红包拿来 "hand over the red envelope" (hóng bāo ná lái).
Phrase Breakdown
恭喜
gōng xǐ
[gōngxǐ]
congratulations
A word used to congratulate someone or offer good wishes.
恭喜你考上大学！
Congratulations on getting into university!
发财
fā cái
[fācái]
to get rich
To make a fortune; a common New Year wish for prosperity.
祝你发财！
Wishing you wealth!
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