How to Say ‘Happy New Year’ in Traditional Chinese
新年快樂
💬 Usage Tip: Same phrase as above, just without the exclamation. Great for cards, captions, and polite messages.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Often written on banners and gift tags during New Year sales and family gatherings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
新年
[xīn nián]
New Year
“New Year,” used in a standard holiday greeting. Often said to friends, coworkers, and family.
跟同事見面先說新年快樂，新年氣氛更熱鬧。
When you meet colleagues, say “Happy New Year” first—it makes the New Year atmosphere even livelier.
快樂
[kuài lè]
happy
Adjective meaning “happy.” Together with 新年, it forms the full greeting “Happy New Year.”
我想對你說快樂：新年快樂。
I want to say “happy” to you: Happy New Year.
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