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“wishing you prosperity” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyingōng xǐ fā cái

Example

过年时大家都会说恭喜发财。guò nián shí dà jiā dū huì shuō gōng xǐ fā cái

During the New Year, everyone says, "Wishing you prosperity."

Illustration for 恭喜发财 (wishing you prosperity)

How to say “wishing you prosperity” in Chinese

“Wishing you prosperity” in Chinese is 恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái).

A blessing that turns congratulations into a hope for expanding fortune, especially in work or trade.

Full entry for 恭喜发财: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 恭喜发财

收到红包后,大家常说:恭喜发财。shōu dào hóng bāo hòu dà jiā cháng shuō gōng xǐ fā cái

After receiving red envelopes, everyone often says, "Wishing you prosperity."

Tips for using 恭喜发财

  • English speakers may hear a money wish as blunt, but Chinese uses this set phrase warmly in festive and commercial greetings.

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