How to Say ‘New Year’ in Traditional Chinese
新年
💬 Usage Tip: [新年] is “New Year.” Pair it with wishes like [新年快樂] (“Happy New Year”).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan, [新年] usually refers to Lunar New Year in this season, when people visit, eat, and exchange blessings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
新年
[xīn nián]
New Year (often Lunar New Year in Taiwan context)
In Taiwan, 新年 in greetings commonly refers to Lunar New Year around 春節. Used with wishes like 新年快樂 / 新年幸福.
新年拜年時，我會跟長輩說吉祥話。
When paying New Year visits, I say auspicious greetings to elders.
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