32 Chinese New Year Phrases to Share, Plus Card Designs
Looking for the perfect Chinese New Year phrases to share with colleagues, friends, or family members? Want to find the right words for a Lunar New Year greeting card? Here, you’ll find plenty of ideas for sending well wishes along with some of our favorite card designs you can customize now. It’s time to celebrate a prosperous year ahead!
Send Thoughtful Greetings as Part of Chinese New Year Celebrations
It’s part of many customs to wish each other well as the New Year approaches, and that’s also true for Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year, also known in China as Spring Festival or chūn jié. Every year, people around the world celebrate this holiday within the lunar calendar and send wishes for good luck, prosperity, and joy.
Celebrations can involve gathering for a big family dinner, decorating with colorful ornaments, attending a fireworks show, or taking part in a parade. It’s also customary in Chinese culture to hand out red envelopes (or Hóng Bāo) to younger family members as a gift. Sending greeting cards to loved ones near and far to wish them good luck for the year ahead is also part of this festive tradition.
Chinese New Year Phrases: 32 Wishes for Good Fortune and Prosperity
There’s no single way to wish someone a happy New Year — there are plenty of Chinese New Year phrases to express your wishes for coworkers, friends, and family members.
Here are some of our favorite Chinese New Year greetings in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English (and translations) so you can choose the right message for your recipient.
- It’s been great working with you. Wishing you a wonderful Lunar New Year!
- Xīnnián kuàilè (新年快乐) — Have a good New Year!
- Sending you good luck and good vibes this Chinese New Year!
- Gōng xǐ fā cái (恭喜发财) — Happiness and prosperity
- Xīnnián hǎo (新年好) — Sending you New Year goodness!
- Xiào kǒu cháng kāi (笑口常开) — I hope your year is filled with laughter and joy
- Sì jì píng ān guò wàng nián (四季平安过旺年) — Wishing you four seasons of happiness
- Nián nián yǒu yú (年年有余) — Wishing you prosperity and abundance every year
- Yī běn wàn lì (一本萬利) — Hope you enjoy many benefits from a small investment
- We cherish your friendship so much. Have a wonderful Chinese New Year!
- Hé jiā xìng fú (阖家幸福) — May your entire family be blessed with happiness
- Wàn shì rú yì (万事如意) — I hope things go well for you
- Cái yuán gǔn gǔn (财源滾滾) — May wealth roll in
- Gōng hè xīn xǐ (恭贺新禧) — Wishing you good luck for the year ahead
- Jí xiáng rú yì (吉祥如意) — Enjoy good fortune according to your wishes
- Yī fān fēng shùn (一帆风顺) — I hope that what you do comes smoothly
- Best wishes for the year ahead! We are so grateful for neighbors like you.
- Cái yuán guǎng jìn (财源广进) — Enjoy plentiful treasures and money
- Xué yè yǒu chéng (学业有成) — Wishing you well with your studies this year
- From our family to yours, Happy Chinese New Year!
- Dà jí dà lì (大吉大利) — Wishing you good luck and profit
- Zhù nín xīn de yī nián kuài lè xìng fú (祝您新的 年快乐幸福) — Wishing you prosperity and happiness for the upcoming year
- Shēng yì xīng lóng (生意兴隆) — I hope your business flourishes
- Wǔ fú lín mén (五福临门) — I hope the five blessings come to you
- Shēn tǐ jiàn kāng (身体健康) — Enjoy good health
- Shēng guān fā cái (升官发财) — I hope you get that promotion or a raise
- Wishing the whole family a prosperous New Year!
- Suì suì píng’ān (岁岁平安) — Wishing you peace every year
- Gong hei fat choy (恭喜发财) — Wishing you happiness and prosperity
- Xīn xiǎng shì chéng (心想事成) — Hope all your wishes come true
- Zhāo cái jìn bǎo (招财进宝) — I hope your home is filled with treasures
- Wishing you a prosperous New Year filled with everything you could ever want!
Greeting Cards and Invitations for Your Chinese New Year Wishes
One of our favorite ways to get these messages to your favorite people is with a digital greeting card. At Greenvelope, we have a beautiful collection of Chinese New Year cards and invitations to help you wish everyone well at this exciting time of year.
Transform any template into a totally custom design. Change the layout, font, and colors, and add your own Chinese New Year phrases before you send.
With paperless cards, there’s no need to wait for postal service. You can instantly send Chinese New Year greeting cards to your family members, friends, and coworkers in a matter of moments via email, text, or social media.
1. Ink Blots Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Send good luck their way with this stunning gold-foil greeting card. With an inky backdrop and contemporary fonts, this card is ideal for any recipient. Choose gold or red as the feature color or work with our designers to add a custom color scheme instead.
2. Coral Lantern Trio Card
Design: aticnomar designs & art
This lantern card features a cute illustration that’s ideal for your annual Chinese New Year greeting card to loved ones. Choose from a bright or dark background, each with a gorgeous gold or bronze effect border to make the design stand out.
3. Chinese Knot Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Keep things simple with this beautiful classic card. The Chinese knot pendant symbol and golden border make this a great choice for your New Year card. Stick with a traditional color scheme or add your own contemporary flair with a personalized color palette.
4. Lucky Coins Card
Design: Bonjour Berry (photo courtesy of Angela & Evan Photography)
We love that there’s room for a nice big photo of you and your family on the front of this coin-themed card. Share a snap of you smiling on the front alongside the lucky coins and add a heartfelt message on the reverse.
5. Lantern Glow Card
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Send a happy family greeting with this beautiful illustrated lantern card. This card design has a glowy feel that gives off a sense of warmth and joy. There’s also plenty of room for a thoughtful message or Chinese New Year greeting on the front.
6. Horned Dragons Invitation
Design: Lisa Travis
Excite guests about your upcoming celebration with this eye-catching dragon-themed party invitation. The detailed illustration and sparkly gold touches make this invite feel extra special. It’s a perfect match for your Chinese New Year celebrations.
7. Celebratory Meal Invitation
Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery
Planning to throw a dinner party for Chinese New Year? Use this fun invitation to spread the word and invite loved ones to join you. The illustrated meal looks so delicious that your family members and friends will want to RSVP ASAP!
Send Well Wishes This Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year invites us to look ahead and send warm wishes for good luck, prosperity, and hope to those around us. Share your joy for the upcoming year with the help of these Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year phrases.
If you know you’ll be sending greeting cards this New Year, explore our collection of Chinese New Year designs. There’s a greeting card or online invitation to suit your style and taste. Happy New Year!
