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As the lunar calendar turns a new page, the world prepares to welcome the Year of the Horse in 2026. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time for family reunions, cultural celebrations, and the exchange of heartfelt greetings and wishes.

Whether you are extending your best regards to clients, expressing your appreciation to your boss, or sharing warm wishes with friends and family, here are some meaningful Chinese New Year greetings and wishes to convey your good fortune, health, and happiness.

Table of Content

1. 5 Popular Chinese New Year Greetings
2. Chinese New Year Wishes for the Horse Year 2026
3. Chinese New Year Wishes for Friends and Family
4. Chinese New Year Wishes for Business Clients
5. Chinese New Year Wishes for Colleagues and Bosses
6. Chinese New Year Wishes for Kids and Students

5 Popular Chinese New Year Greetings

1. 恭喜发财 (Gōng xǐ fā cái) – “Wishing you prosperity”
2. 新年快乐 (Xīn nián kuài lè) – “Happy New Year”
3. 万事如意 (Wàn shì rú yì) – “May everything go well”
4. 吉祥如意 (Jíxiáng rú yì) – “Good luck and good fortune”
5. 心想事成 (Xīn xiǎng shì chéng) – “May all your wishes come true”
6. 祝你新年快乐，大吉大利，万事如意！ (Zhù nǐ xīnnián kuàilè, dà jí dà lì, wànshì rúyì!)
   Translation: “Wishing you a Happy New Year, great luck and great prosperity, and may everything go well!”
7. 祝你心想事成，财源广进，事业兴旺！ (Zhù nǐ xīn xiǎng shì chéng, cáiyuán guǎng jìn, shìyè xīngwàng!)
   Translation: “Wishing your dreams come true, abundant wealth pouring in, and a thriving career!”
8. 祝你新年快乐，身体健康，家庭幸福，工作顺利！ (Zhù nǐ xīnnián kuàilè, shēntǐ jiànkāng, jiātíng xìngfú, gōngzuò shùnlì!)
   Translation: “Wishing you a Happy New Year, good health, family happiness, and smooth work!”

Chinese New Year Wishes for the Horse Year 2026

🐴 马到成功，鸿运当头！ (Mǎ dào chéng gōng, hóng yùn dāng tóu!) – “May success arrive with the horse, and great fortune be upon you!”

🐴 龙马精神，好运连连！ (Lóng mǎ jīng shén, hǎo yùn lián lián!) – “May you have the strength of a dragon-horse and endless good luck!”

🐴 金马奔腾，财源广进！ (Jīn mǎ bēn téng, cái yuán guǎng jìn!) – “May golden horses gallop, bringing wealth and prosperity your way!”

🐴 快马加鞭，新年行大运！ (Kuài mǎ jiā biān, xīn nián xíng dà yùn!) – “With the horse charging forward, may your new year be filled with great fortune!”

Chinese New Year Wishes for Friends and Family

1. 福寿安康 (Fú shòu ān kāng) – “Happiness, longevity, and health”
2. 幸福安康 (Xìngfú ān kāng) – “Happiness and good health”
3. 四季平安 (Sì jì píng ān) – “Peace throughout the four seasons”
4. 大吉大利 (Dà jí dà lì) – “Great luck and great profit”
5. 团团圆圆 (Tuán tuán yuán yuán) – “Complete reunions”
6. 亲爱的朋友/家人，新年到了，愿你们的生活充满欢笑，幸福和温馨。祝新年快乐！ (Qīn’ài de péngyǒu/jiārén, xīnnián dàole, yuàn nǐmen de shēnghuó chōngmǎn huānxiào, xìngfú hé wēnxīn. Zhù xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “Dear friends/family, as the New Year arrives, may your lives be filled with laughter, happiness, and warmth. Happy New Year!”
7. 愿你们的家庭幸福美满，友情深厚如海，爱情甜蜜如蜜糖。新年快乐！ (Yuàn nǐmen de jiātíng xìngfú měimǎn, yǒuqíng shēnhòu rú hǎi, àiqíng tiánmì rú mìtáng. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “May your family be happy and harmonious, may your friendships be as deep as the sea, and may your love be sweet as honey. Happy New Year!”
8. 在这个团圆的日子里，愿我们的亲情更深，友情更浓，爱情更甜。新年快乐！ (Zài zhège tuányuán de rìzi lǐ, yuàn wǒmen de qīnqíng gèng shēn, yǒuqíng gèng nóng, àiqíng gèng tián. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “On this day of reunion, may our family bonds grow stronger, our friendships deepen, and our love become sweeter. Happy New Year!”

Chinese New Year Wishes for Business Clients

1. 生意兴隆 (Shēngyì xīnglóng) – “Prosperous business”
2. 辉煌发展 (Huīhuáng fāzhǎn) – “Brilliant development”
3. 财源广进 (Cáiyuán guǎng jìn) – “Abundant wealth pouring in”
4. 鸿运当头 (Hóngyùn dāngtóu) – “Good luck is at hand”
5. 亲爱的客户，感谢您一直以来的合作与信任。愿龙年为您带来丰收与成功。新年快乐！(Qīn’ài de kèhù, gǎnxiè nín yīzhí yǐlái de hézuò yǔ xìnrèn. Yuàn lóng nián wèi nín dàilái fēngshōu yǔ chénggōng. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “Dear clients, thank you for your continued cooperation and trust. May the Year of the Dragon bring you abundance and success. Happy New Year!”
6. 在新的一年里，愿我们的合作更加紧密，业绩更上一层楼。新年快乐！(Zài xīn de yī nián lǐ, yuàn wǒmen de hézuò gèngjiā jǐnmì, yèjì gèng shàng yī céng lóu. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “In the new year, may our cooperation become even closer, and our performance reach new heights. Happy New Year!”

Chinese New Year Wishes for Colleagues and Bosses

1. 工作顺利 (Gōngzuò shùnlì) – “Smooth work”
2. 晋升发展 (Jìnshēng fāzhǎn) – “Promotion and development”
3. 财源广进 (Cáiyuán guǎng jìn) – “Abundant wealth pouring in”
4. 事业有成 (Shìyè yǒuchéng) – “Successful career”
5. 亲爱的同事/老板，在新的一年里，愿我们的团队更加强大，事业更上一层楼。新年快乐！ (Qīn’ài de tóngshì/lǎobǎn, zài xīn de yī nián lǐ, yuàn wǒmen de tuánduì gèngjiā qiángdà, shìyè gèng shàng yī céng lóu. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “Dear colleagues/boss, in the new year, may our team become even stronger, and our business reach new heights. Happy New Year!”
6. 新的一年，愿我们的合作愈发愉快，共同创造更多的辉煌业绩。新年快乐！ (Xīn de yī nián, yuàn wǒmen de hézuò yùfā yúkuài, gòngtóng chuàngzào gèng duō de huīhuáng yèjì. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “In the new year, may our cooperation become even more enjoyable, and together we create more brilliant achievements. Happy New Year!”
7. 在这个充满希望的时刻，愿您的事业蒸蒸日上，幸福常伴左右。新年快乐！ (Zài zhège chōngmǎn xīwàng de shíkè, yuàn nín de shìyè zhēngzhēng rìshàng, xìngfú cháng bàn zuǒyòu. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “In this hopeful moment, may your career prosper, and may happiness always be with you. Happy New Year!”

Chinese New Year Wishes for Kids and Students

1. 学业进步 (Xuéyè jìnbù) – “Academic progress”
2.  学业有成 (Xué yè yǒu chéng) – Achieve academic success!
3. 健康快乐 (Jiànkāng kuàilè) – “Health and happiness”
4. 金榜题名 (Jīn bǎng tí míng) – Success in the examination!
5. 在新的一年里，愿你学业进步，充满欢笑和惊喜。新年快乐！(Zài xīn de yī nián lǐ, yuàn nǐ xuéyè jìnbù, chōngmǎn huānxiào hé jīngxǐ. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “In the new year, may you make progress in your studies and be filled with laughter and surprises. Happy New Year!”
6. 愿你在新的学年里获得成功，充实的日子和快乐的时光。新年快乐！
   (Yuàn nǐ zài xīn de xué nián lǐ huòdé chénggōng, chōngshí de rìzi hé kuàilè de shíguāng. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “Dear student, may you achieve success in the new academic year and have fulfilling days and joyful moments. Happy New Year!”
7. 新的一年，是一个全新的开始，愿你在学业和生活中都有所收获。新年快乐！ (Xīn de yī nián, shì yīgè quánxīn de kāishǐ, yuàn nǐ zài xuéyè hé shēnghuó zhōng dōu yǒusuǒ shōuhuò. Xīnnián kuàilè!)
   Translation: “The new year is a fresh start; may you reap rewards in both your studies and life. Happy New Year!”