Say “Happy New Year” in Chinese (And Other Festive Words!)
When Lunar New Year arrives, Mandarin speakers have lots of cheerful ways to greet each other! Learning these festive phrases is a fun and meaningful part of language learning for kids.
The Classic Greeting: 新年快乐 (xīn nián kuài lè)
This is the most common way to say “Happy New Year!” in Mandarin. It’s friendly, bright, and great to say with a big smile.
- 新年 (xīn nián) = New Year
- 快乐 (kuài lè) = Happy
Kids can practice it during crafts, songs, or when watching videos about the holiday.
Other Cheerful New Year Phrases
Here are more Mandarin phrases often shared during Chinese New Year:
- 恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái) – Wishing you wealth
- 年年有余 (nián nián yǒu yú) – May you have abundance every year
- 大吉大利 (dà jí dà lì) – Great luck and great profit
These expressions are often written on decorations and said to friends and family.
Dinolingo’s Chinese course introduces kids ages 2–14 to holiday vocabulary through colorful videos, sing-alongs, and themed games. Kids can hear and repeat these phrases in real context, which helps them remember and use the words with confidence.
The course is available on web, iOS, and Android, and includes printable worksheets, flashcards, and crafts for offline fun too.
Creative Activities to Try
Greeting Card Design
Create a homemade New Year card using red and gold paper. Help kids write “新年快乐” inside and decorate it with lucky symbols.
Phrase Parade
Hang festive phrases around the house. Every time your child sees one, they say it out loud in Mandarin!
These cheerful phrases don’t just sound fun they help kids join in the joy of a global celebration while building language skills.
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