Chinese new year greetings: Prosperity & Wealth Greetings

💬 [新] = “new,” [年] = “year.” In greetings, it often implies Lunar New Year in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Around Lunar New Year, you’ll see [新年] on couplets, cards, and banners—often paired with wishes for wealth and peace.

💬 [快] is “fast/quick,” [樂] is “joy.” Together it means “happy.” The [樂] sound can surprise learners—listen for it in set phrases.

🇹🇼 Common in holiday greetings like [新年快樂] and birthday wishes; it’s friendly and widely safe to use.

💬 A classic, all-purpose greeting. You can say it to anyone—family, coworkers, neighbors.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan, people often say this when visiting relatives, meeting friends, or even to shop staff during the holiday period.

💬 [恭喜] is used both for “congrats!” and as a New Year greeting starter (like “Best wishes!”).

🇹🇼 You’ll hear it nonstop during Lunar New Year, especially in the iconic phrase [恭喜發財].

💬 Literal meaning: “to generate wealth.” It’s upbeat and a bit playful—perfect for New Year vibes.

🇹🇼 Because Lunar New Year is tied to fresh starts and luck, wealth wishes like [發財] are considered festive, not rude.

💬 The most famous prosperity greeting. If someone says it to you, a natural reply is [你也恭喜發財] (“You too!”).

🇹🇼 Often said when giving or receiving [紅包]. It’s the “money luck” greeting everyone expects during Lunar New Year.

💬 Polite and universal. You can soften it by adding [你太客氣了] (“You’re too kind”) in real life, but [謝謝] alone is great.

🇹🇼 When receiving New Year wishes or gifts (like snacks or [紅包]), [謝謝] is standard—often with a smile and both hands for politeness.

💬 Same starter as above: [祝你] + blessing. Quick swap: [祝你] (casual) vs [祝您] (polite).

🇹🇼 Repeating [祝你] across different greetings is normal—New Year greetings are often said in a rapid “wish-combo” style.

💬 [財] = wealth, [源] = source/spring. Think “money streams” flowing in.

🇹🇼 You’ll see [財源] on store decorations around New Year—especially in markets and shopping streets.