Say “Happy New Year” in Vietnamese—Tết Words for Kids
Tết (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) is one of the most exciting times of the year in Vietnam—and it’s bursting with colorful customs and cheerful language! For kids learning Vietnamese, Tết offers a perfect chance to connect with words full of meaning and fun.
Joyful Words for Tết
- Tết – Lunar New Year
- Chúc Mừng Năm Mới – Happy New Year!
- Lì xì – red envelope (with lucky money)
- Mai – yellow apricot blossom
- Bánh chưng – traditional sticky rice cake
- Pháo hoa – fireworks
Each word ties into real-life traditions, from giving lucky envelopes to lighting fireworks at midnight. When kids learn these words, they’re stepping right into Vietnamese celebration culture.
Tết Traditions Made Fun
Tết isn’t just a holiday—it’s a full sensory experience. Through songs, foods, decorations, and greetings, kids can fully immerse themselves in Vietnamese language and joy. Dinolingo makes this easier by including cultural themes like Tết in its animated lessons and vocabulary games.
Fun Ways to Learn
Lucky Envelope Craft
Kids can make their own red envelopes, decorate them, and write “Chúc Mừng Năm Mới” on the front.
New Year Word Parade
Create a mini “word parade” by having kids hold cards with Tết-related words and act them out—like popping pháo hoa or offering bánh chưng.
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