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Happy Chinese New Year Wishes & Greetings 2023

If you want to wish someone on this lunar new year such as you friends, family, colleagues, neighbors etc. Then, check out best Chinese New Year Wishes and greetings which are given below.

Chinese New Year Wishes 2023

• May you and your family enjoy health, wealth, and happiness in the new year.

• Hope the lunar new year bring peace, happiness, and comfort to you and your family.

• May the new year bring you new possibilities, new horizons, and new joys of rays.

• Let the new year bring new experiences, new smiles, and successes to you and your family.

• May the fireworks chase away all that worries you in this lunar new year.

• Hope the lunar new year be a reminder to new ray of hope and dream of what's to come.

• May you remain inspired, hopeful, and full of love throughout this amazing year.

• I Hope the joy of the fantastic new year celebrations be with you all year long.

Short Chinese New Year Wishes

• Happy Chinese New Year!

• I hope the lunar new year brings you joy.

• Wishing you a splendid lunar new year!

• May the Chinese New Year bring you abundance.

• Have a glorious new year!

• Wishing you luck, love, and health this Chinese New Year.

• Hope all your wishes come true this Chinese New Year.

• May the lunar new year bring you success and luck.

• Wishing you a bright and Splendid lunar new year.

• May your new year be full of amazing new memories.

Chinese New Year Wishes in English

• May good fortune be abundant this joyous Chinese New Year.

• Wishing you wealth, health and peace this Chinese New Year.

• May all your dreams come true in the fanatic new year.

• May good fortune shine on you in the new year.

• May you be enveloped in the divine in the new year.

• May the lunar New Year bring you joy and prosperity.

• May the new year shower you with luck and love.

• Hope the new year brings you prosperity and good health.

• May this year bring you all you could hope for.

• Sending love and luck to you and your family this Chinese New Year.

Lunar New Year Greetings

• May the lunar new year bring you prosperity and happiness.

• Wishing you abundance, health, and full of happiness in this lunar new year.

• May your new year be as bright as the lanterns that light the sky.

• Wishing you good luck and good fortune in the lunar new year.

• May the joy and hope of the new year stay in your heart & mind always.

• Hope your lunar new year be even sweeter than honey!

• Sending you wishes of prosperity, love, and joy for the new year.

• May good health and good fortune be abundant in this beautiful new year.

• Sending wishes of health, wealth, and wisdom in the lunar new year.

• May the new year bring warm feelings and cold drinks!

• May good fortune shine on you and your loved ones in the new year.

• Hope your spirit feel light and your wallet feel heavy in the new year.

• Wishing you all the luck in the world in the lunar new year.

Lunar New Year Wishes 2023

• May your feasts be abundant as you celebrate the new year.

• Hope the lunar new year be full of laughter and good luck too.

• Sending hope for a peaceful and prosperous year ahead. Enjoy!

• May your new year be full of beauty and bounty.

• Sending wishes of love, joy, festive, and fruitful new year.

• Let your new year be as delicious as your celebrations.

• Wishing you love and togetherness in the new year.

• Let the lunar new year inspire you to embrace a fresh start.

• May all of your wishes and dreams for the new year come true.

• May you embrace the clean slate of the new year.

• I hope your new year be full of everything that brings you joy and hapiness.

• Let love be your guide in the lunar new year and always.

• May the magic of the lunar new year be with you always.

• Hope your new year is as wonderful as you are.

Lunar New Year Wishes by Chinese Zodiac Sign

• Wishing you a Year of the Rat full of wealth.

• May the Year of the Rat bring with it plenty of wisdom to guide you.

• Wishing you all of the Rat's abundance, wealth, and prosperity in the new year

• Hoping your year is full of the kindness and calm of the Ox.

• May your new year bring with it the diligence and stillness of the Ox.

• May the Ox remind us that brilliance can come from stillness and hard work.

• Wishing you a Year of the Tiger full of vitality, bravery, and generosity.

Happy Lunar New Year

• May the Year of the Tiger inspire you to be your boldest, bravest self.

• Sending your family the strength and courage of the Tiger for the lunar new year.

• May your Year of the Rabbit be full of love and peace.

• May your new year be as peaceful and lovely as the Rabbit itself.

• Let the Rabbit remind you that true joy is found in quiet moments of peace with the ones we love.

• May the Year of the Dragon bestow you with strength, independence, and adventure.

Glorious Lunar New Year

• Let the Dragon guide you and keep you safe on your adventures in the lunar new year!

• Let the Dragon bring you on great adventures to discover your own inner strength this year.

• Let the humor and grace of the Snake keep you laughing and smiling all year.

• May the Year of the Snake bring you joy and friendship.

• May you find inspiration from the Snake to make new friends and bond with old ones in the lunar new year.

• The Year of the Horse reminds us to chase our dreams and pursue whatever makes us happiest.

• May the Horse inspire you to dream bigger than ever.

• May the Horse guide you to achieve all of your goals in the lunar new year.

• May the perseverance of the Goat guide you through any obstacles this year.

• The Year of the Goat reminds us that we can conquer whatever troubles us.

• May the Goat help you overcome any adversity you may face in the lunar new year.

• May the wit and warmth of the Monkey bring you joy all year.

• Let the Year of the Monkey keep you surrounded by friends.

• May your heart be as light as that of the fun-loving Monkey in the lunar new year.

• May the Rooster ward off any negativity your family may face this year.

• Let the Year of the Rooster remind us that we can always better ourselves.

• Wishing you the resourcefulness of the Rooster in the lunar new year.

• May all of your friends be as loyal and honest as the Dog.

• Let the loyalty and honesty of the Dog bless you this year.

• May your inner Dog always have a happily wagging tail in the lunar new year.

• May you be as adored and abundant as the Pig in the lunar new year.

• Let the joy and good fortune of the Pig bless your new year.

• May the Year of the Pig fill you with good fortune.

Chinese New Year Wishes for Colleagues

Wishing you a happy Chinese New Year! May this year bring you health, wealth, and success in all your endeavors.

Having you as a workmate makes me feel so blessed. Thank you for sticking around and helping me through my work. Wishing you a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year!

May the blessings of the new year come with good luck and success. A very happy Chinese New Year to you and your family.

Dear colleague, on the occasion of the Chinese new year, I would like to express my gratitude for supporting and motivating me throughout the year. I pray that you have the sweetest new year of your life.

I am so lucky to have you as my colleague. Wishing you a prosperous Chinese New Year filled with joy, happiness and success.

With colleagues like you beside me, there can never be any regret or remorse at work! We work together, achieve together, and fail together! Happy Chinese New Year my comrades!

The bond we share is truly special to me and I want to start this year by thanking you for being by my side. Wishing you a Happy Chinese New Year.

Happy Lunar New Year! The key to success is to not dwell on the past and instead keep taking steady steps forward!

My dear colleagues, happy Chinese new year to you all! This year was a success; let's make next year even better. To that, I raise a toast!

Happy Chinese New Year! Stay excited, because this year will unfold the greatest gifts of life.

People love the new year because it is fabulous and comes with joy. I hope this joy remains with you and your family all year round.

Happy Chinese New Year! May this year bring prosperity, happiness, and success to you and your family. Wishing you all the best for the upcoming year.

I wish you a happy and prosperous lunar new year. May the new year bring you good luck and success in every step of your life.

Wishing you a year of abundance and all the things you deserve. Wishing good fortune and great wealth to you in the new year.

Chinese New Year Wishes for Boss

Happy Chinese new year to my boss! Let’s not ponder and recall “what could have been” last year… just plan and wonder "what could be" this year!

Happy Lunar New Year to my boss! May this year bring you success, and good fortune. Thank you for your amazing leadership and guidance throughout the year!

I pray that you successfully start the new year and enjoy new year's eve with your loved ones. Wishing you and your family a happy Chinese new year.

The new year is the perfect opportunity to express your gratitude to those who made the previous year more colorful and lively. So, I’m thanking you for always supporting me, boss!

Sending warm wishes for a joyous Chinese New Year, boss. May the lunar new year bring you all the blessings you deserve.

May all the auspicious things pave your way in the year ahead. Happy Lunar New Year, boss.

Hey, happy Chinese new year! As the new year approaches, I wish you all the best in your career and personal life. I hope this year brings you great success and joy.

The new year will not satisfactorily begin if I do not wish the best boss a happy new year celebration. Happy Chinese New year, boss.

Happy Chinese New Year, Boss! May the Year be filled with good health, happiness, and prosperity for you and your family.

Wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year, sir. May the coming year bring you good luck and endless opportunities for your career.

Happy Lunar New Year, boss. May peace and success accompany you at every step of life.

As we celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year, I wish you a happy and successful year ahead. May the year be a wonderful one for you and your loved ones.

Happy New Year Boss. May this lunar new year create a new road to success and give you opportunities to fulfill all your dreams.

Chinese New Year is a time for celebration, and sending good wishes to one another. As we welcome the lunar new year, it is important to remember those who have been with us throughout the year. It is the best way to show gratitude for the hard work of our colleagues and boss. It is also a good way to keep a good relationship with our colleagues and superiors. By sending well wishes to our colleagues and boss during this special holiday, we express our appreciation and respect for them. It strengthens the bond and helps us work together in a friendly atmosphere. So let us embrace the spirit of Chinese New Year and spread joy and happiness to all those around us.

Published on December 29, 2022

The Most Common Chinese New Year Greetings

As with any new year celebration, one of the most common greetings you will use is "Happy New Year!" To wish someone "Happy New Year" in Chinese, you would say "新年快樂 (xīn nián kuài lè)." This literally translates to "new year happy." You can also say "新年好 (xīn nián hǎo)," which directly translates to "new year good," and is how you would say to someone "Have a good new year" or is another way to greet someone with "Happy New Year."

How to Wish Someone Well

To begin any well-wishes you will need to begin your greeting with "祝你 (zhù nǐ)." More formally or to an elder you would use 祝您 (zhu nín). This literally translates to "wish you." So, you can say "I wish you a Happy New Year," by saying "祝你新年快樂 (zhù nǐ īn nián kuài lè)." You can add these two words to any greeting including the ones we will list below.

Wishing Someone Wealth and Prosperity

It is common in Chinese culture to wish someone wealth. Most likely you have heard people say 恭禧發財 (gōng xǐ fā cái). It is often used as a greeting on Chinese New Year. This greeting translates to wishing someone prosperity in the new year. 恭(gōng) means "respectfully" while 禧 (xǐ) means joy. Together it is a way to say congratulations or respectfully wishing one joy. 發財 (fā cái) means to become rich. Therefore, all together you’re respectfully wishing someone wealth. 恭禧發財 (gōng xǐ fā cái) is also an important greeting on Chinese New Year, because in order to receive your red envelope full of money, you will need to say to the person giving you the red envelope, 恭禧發財 (gōng xǐ fā cái).

Beyond broadly wishing someone wealth and prosperity, you may wish to be more specific and wish them well in their career, jobs, or studies. There are numerous well-wishes you can use, including the following:
財源滾滾 (cái yuán gǔn gǔn) – May wealth come pouring in.
大吉大利 (dà jí dà lì) – May you have great luck and great wealth.
事业发达 (shì yè fā dá) – May your career take off.
生意兴隆 (shēng yì xīng lóng) – May your business flourish.
和气生财 (hé qì shēng cái) – May harmony bring wealth.
金玉滿堂 (jīn yù mǎn táng) – May your gold and jade fill the halls.

学习进步 (xuéxí jìnbù) – May you progress in your studies.
工作顺利 (gōng zuò shùn lì) – May your work go smoothly.

Wishing Someone Good Health and Happiness

Of course, wishing someone good health and happiness is just as important. Without health and happiness, you cannot enjoy your wealth. Here are a few ways to wish someone good health and/or happiness:
身体健康 (shēn tǐ jiàn kāng) – Wishing you good health (literally "body health").
笑口常开 (xiào kǒu cháng kāi) – May you smile and laugh often.
心想事成 (xīn xiǎng shì chéng) – May all your wishes come true.
福壽雙全 (fú shòu shuāng quán) – May you enjoy longevity and blessings.
岁岁平安 (suì suì píng ān) – Wishing you everlasting peace throughout the years.
和氣吉祥全家樂 (hé qì jí xiáng quán jiā lè) – Wishing you harmony and joy for the whole family.
年年有余 (nián nián yǒu yú) – Wishing you surplus year after year.
龙马精神 (lóng mǎ jīngshén) – Wishing you the spirit of the dragon and horse.

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Justine Wentzell is a writer based in Los Angeles, working in the entertainment industry, and has a deep love for learning languages. As a native Angeleno and daughter of immigrants, she grew up learning Mandarin and Spanish, and studied Russian at university.

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Best Chinese New Year Wishes