The Chinese word for “book” ( shu, 書) is the same character for the word “lose” and could lead to losing in gambling. On the other hand, round fruits like oranges and apples symbolize good luck and togetherness and are eaten in abundance during this time. The Chinese word for ‘cut pear’ sounds like the word “separate” ( fun lei, 分離) and could lead to separation between friends or couples. (All of the following romanizations are the Cantonese pronunciation.) Certain sayings guide one in how to avoid bad luck during this energetically sensitive period. It is believed that what is done during the 15-day lunar new year celebration sets the tone for the rest of one’s year. You can combine some of these for example, “Happy new year and good health!” ( zuk nei sun nin fai lok, sun tai gin hong), “Happy new year and happy family!” (zuk nei sun nin fai lok, hop gah heung fook), and “Happy new year and may you get everything you desire!” ( s un nin fai lok, maan si yu yi) are very common combos of Chinese New Year wishes.Ĭhinese New Year greetings (© The HK HUB) Chinese New Year sayings Lucky fruits are consumed and displayed during the Lunar New Year (© iPandastudio via Canva) (a more casual prefix to the following wishes) As you go down, the greetings become more specific to wish another luck in whatever venture or life path they are pursuing. That is, the most important phrases to know which can be said to almost anyone are at the top. These greetings are roughly organized by priority. Chinese New Year greetings Hands are respectfully clasped when wishing another a Happy New Year (© Kzenon via Canva) Here, learn the Chinese New Year wishes you can say in Cantonese and Mandarin to wish others luck in their activities in the new year and how to respond to other’s wishes. Baai means the respectful clasp of one hand over a fist in front of your chest, and together with nin, meaning year, refers to the activity of visiting a friend or family’s home to exchange gifts and good wishes for the new year. In Hong Kong and China, the festival is celebrated over 15 days, during which relatives and friends engage in baai nin (拜年, bai nian in Mandarin).
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