How to Say ‘May everything go your way!’ in Simplified Chinese
万事如意！
💬 Usage Tip: A top-tier all-purpose greeting. It’s formal-friendly and works for elders, colleagues, and clients.
🇨🇳 In China: Often used on greeting cards, couplets, and in speeches because it’s broad, positive, and safe (no awkwardly specific wishes).
Word-by-Word Breakdown
万事
[wàn shì]
everything; all matters
万事 sets the scope of the blessing: all aspects of life (work, family, money, health).
万事如意！这句里“万事”强调各方面都顺利。
“万事如意!” In this line, “万事” emphasizes that everything goes smoothly in all areas.
如意
[rú yì]
as you wish; smoothly
如意 is the desired outcome: things match your hopes. Very typical Spring Festival greeting.
给长辈拜年可以说万事如意！这里“如意”就是“as you wish”。
When paying New Year visits to elders, you can say “万事如意!” Here “如意” means “as you wish.”
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