How to Say ‘The most common one is "Wishing you prosperity."’ in Traditional Chinese
最常說的是「恭喜發財」。
zuì cháng shuō de shì gōng xǐ fā cái
[dzway chang shwaw duh shr gōngxǐ fācái]
Phrase Breakdown
最常說的是
zuì cháng shuō de shì
the most commonly said is
最常說的 (what is said most) + 是 (is). This introduces the answer.
我最常吃的是麵。
What I eat most often is noodles.
Words in this phrase
最
zuì
[dzway]
most; -est
Marks the strongest or highest degree in a comparison.
家人都到齊的時候最開心。
It's happiest when all the family members are present.
常
cháng
[chang]
often; frequently
Used to describe repeated or frequent actions.
如果你常來，就可能認識店員。
If you come often, you might know the staff.
說
shuō
[shwaw]
to say; to speak
Used when you want to say something directly. In flirting, it helps introduce a compliment naturally.
我想說，你的外套很好看。
I want to say, your jacket looks great.
的
de
[duh]
's; of; linking particle
A common particle used to connect descriptions to nouns, like 'nearby ATM' or 'the ATM nearby.'
我想找附近的提款機。
I want to find a nearby ATM.
是
shì
[shr]
to be; is
Connects the subject with what is being said about it.
這不是你的錯。
This isn't your fault.
「恭喜發財」。
gōng xǐ fā cái
"Wishing you prosperity"
This is the classic Lunar New Year greeting: 恭喜 (congratulations) + 發財 (get rich).
恭喜發財，新年快樂！
Wishing you prosperity and a Happy New Year!
Words in this phrase
恭喜
gōng xǐ
[gōngxǐ]
congratulations
An expression of congratulation, common at New Year.
恭喜你考上大學！
Congratulations on getting into university!
發財
fā cái
[fācái]
to get rich
To make a fortune; a wish for prosperity.
希望今年發財。
I hope to get rich this year.
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