How to Say ‘Happy New Year!’ in Simplified Chinese
新年好！
💬 Usage Tip: [新年好] is a simple, spoken “Happy New Year!” It’s a bit like saying “New Year—good!” in a cheerful way.
🇨🇳 In China: Common when you walk into someone’s home or meet neighbors during Spring Festival visits.
Phrase Breakdown
新年
New Year
A noun meaning “New Year,” often referring to Chinese New Year in greetings.
新年快乐！
Happy New Year!
好！
Good! / Hello!
“好” means “good.” In “新年好,” it works like a greeting: “Happy New Year!”
你好！
Hello!
Word-by-Word Breakdown
新年
[xīn nián]
New Year
Refers to the New Year; often used in New Year greetings and well-wishes.
新年好！祝你今年赚大钱！
Happy New Year! Wishing you make lots of money this year!
好
[hǎo]
good; well; OK
In “新年好,” it functions as a greeting meaning “Happy New Year” (literally “New Year good”).
新年好！祝你财源滚滚来！
Happy New Year! May wealth keep rolling in!
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