How to Say ‘New Year’ in Traditional Chinese
新年
💬 Usage Tip: [新] = “new,” [年] = “year.” In greetings, it often implies Lunar New Year in Taiwan.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Around Lunar New Year, you’ll see [新年] on couplets, cards, and banners—often paired with wishes for wealth and peace.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
新年
[xīn nián]
New Year
Refers to the New Year; in a Lunar New Year context, it often means Chinese New Year.
新年快到了，先祝你新年平安順心！
The New Year is almost here; wishing you a peaceful and smooth New Year in advance!
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