How to Say ‘The whole family stays safe and well’ in Traditional Chinese
闔家平安
💬 Usage Tip: A set blessing: [闔家] + [平安]. Works well as a stand-alone greeting.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: A great option when you’re not sure what to say—appropriate for elders, neighbors, and anyone, not just business wishes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
闔家
[hé jiā]
the whole family; entire household
In the set phrase “闔家平安,” “闔家” specifies that the blessing is for everyone in the family.
新春賀詞可以說：祝你闔家平安、事事順心。
In New Year greetings you can say: Wishing your whole family peace, and everything goes your way.
平安
[píng ān]
peace; safety; well-being
“平安” is a classic blessing word. Combined with 闔家, it becomes a complete, polite New Year wish.
拜年時我都會說「闔家平安」，很得體。
When paying New Year visits, I often say “peace to your whole family”—it’s very appropriate.
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