How to Say ‘Smiling mouth’ in Simplified Chinese
笑口
💬 Usage Tip: [笑口] literally “smiling mouth.” It commonly appears in the set phrase [笑口常开] (“may you smile often”).
🇨🇳 In China: Many New Year blessings are “picture-like” expressions—this one paints a happy face and is often used with [开心]/[快乐].
Word-by-Word Breakdown
笑口
[xiào kǒu]
smiling mouth; a smiling face (as in 笑口常开)
Usually appears in the blessing 笑口常开 (“may you smile often / always be smiling”). It’s a happiness-focused New Year wish.
祝你新年笑口常开，天天开心！
Wishing you a New Year full of smiles and happiness every day!
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