How to Say ‘May everything go your way!’ in Traditional Chinese
萬事如意！
💬 Usage Tip: A “high coverage” wish—good for anyone when you’re not sure what to say. The exclamation makes it festive.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Often paired with other phrases like [恭喜發財] on banners and gift sets to cover both luck and wealth.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
萬事
[wàn shì]
everything; all matters
In “萬事如意,” it sets the scope: “in all things / everything.”
過年見面常說一句：萬事如意！
When meeting during Lunar New Year, people often say: “May everything go your way!”
如意
[rú yì]
as you wish; according to your wishes
In greetings, it conveys a smooth, favorable year—things happen the way you hope.
我祝你萬事如意、工作順心！
I wish you that everything goes your way and that work goes smoothly!
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