How to Say ‘Wishing you prosperity!’ in Traditional Chinese
恭喜發財！
💬 Usage Tip: Often said as a set phrase. You can reply with [恭喜恭喜] or another wish like [新年快樂].
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Super common when visiting during Lunar New Year—also associated with giving/receiving red envelopes ([紅包]).
Word-by-Word Breakdown
恭喜
[gōng xǐ]
congratulations; best wishes
Used as a festive opener in 恭喜發財, expressing celebratory good wishes.
恭喜發財！紅包拿來！
Wishing you prosperity! Hand over the red envelope!
發財
[fā cái]
to get rich; to prosper financially
The key wish in the phrase: prosperity/wealth in the new year.
恭喜發財！祝你生意興隆。
Wishing you prosperity! May your business thrive.
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