How to Say ‘Happy New Year’ in Simplified Chinese
新年快乐
💬 Usage Tip: [快乐] is “happy/joyful.” [新年快乐] is a classic greeting, slightly more “greeting-card style” than [新年好].
🇨🇳 In China: Very common in texts, WeChat messages, and red-envelope notes during Spring Festival.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
新年
[xīn nián]
New Year
In this phrase it refers to the New Year holiday season (often the Lunar New Year in context).
祝你新年快乐，财源滚滚！
Wishing you a happy New Year and rolling wealth!
快乐
[kuài lè]
happy; joyful
Common in holiday greetings; “新年快乐” is a standard, polite way to say “Happy New Year.”
新年快乐！祝你事业进步，收入增加。
Happy New Year! Wishing you progress in your career and increased income.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s scenario-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“Spent three months in Taiwan and this app was my lifeline. The tonal practice with real scenarios helped me sound less like a textbook and more like a person.”
Laura H., 28, Photographer
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer