English–Chinese
“happy new year” in Chinese
How to say “happy new year” in Chinese
“Happy new year” in Chinese is 新年好 (xīn nián hǎo).
A brief seasonal salutation that welcomes the new year with goodwill.
Example sentences with 新年好
街上遇到熟人，可以微笑着说新年好。jiē shàng yù dào shú rén ké yǐ wēi xiào zhe shuō xīn nián hǎo
When you meet someone you know on the street, you can smile and say "Happy New Year."
Tips for using 新年好
- The expression fits both spoken exchanges and text messages, while a longer blessing can follow when more warmth or detail is needed.
Other Chinese words for “happy new year”
大家，新年快乐！dà jiā xīn nián kuài lè
Happy New Year, everyone!