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From auspicious horse-themed phrases and couplets to whether your luck is in, check out our Year of the Horse 2026 series to discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year.
Lunar New Year is approaching, which means China will soon be abuzz with auspicious New Year greetings. From north to south, east to west, people will exchange warm wishes for health, prosperity and happiness in the year ahead.
In Hong Kong, kung hei fat choi is perhaps the most common New Year greeting, but there are many others, spoken in many different Chinese dialects.
China’s linguistic landscape is as rich as its culinary one, with Chinese generally categorised into 10 major dialect groups. These include Mandarin, Yue (which includes Cantonese), Wu (which includes Shanghainese), Min (which includes Chiuchow and Hokkien), Hakka and Jin.

While New Year greetings may sound entirely different depending on the dialect, they all convey the same heartfelt wishes.
Below, we explore how to wish someone well during this festive season in four distinctive Chinese dialects: Cantonese, Mandarin, Hokkien and Shanghainese. How many do you know?
Cantonese
Kung hei fat choi (“may you be prosperous”)
This is one of the most frequently used greetings among Cantonese speakers. Reflecting the region’s vibrant commercial culture, where business success and good fortune are highly valued, it is considered extremely auspicious.
More than just a wish for increased wealth, this phrase conveys one’s hope for the person they are greeting to enjoy a good life.


Man si yu yee and sum seung si sing (both mean “may your every wish come true”)
After kung hei fat choi, these two phrases are probably the next most popular greetings among Hong Kong people during the Lunar New Year.
There is nothing more auspicious than to wish someone a smooth, trouble-free year ahead. Man si yu yee literally means “the thousands of things you have planned or are planning will all go well”, while sum seung si sing is a wish for the recipient to get everything their heart desires.
What makes these greetings so popular is that you can say them to practically anyone, no matter their age or gender. After all, who doesn’t want good fortune and success?
Zyu lung jap seoi (“may water flow into the pig cage”)
Within traditional Cantonese culture, water is a symbol of wealth. Just like how a pig cage would quickly fill if submerged, this saying conveys a wish for money to pour in from all sides.
The greeting is especially popular on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, which is believed to welcome the god of wealth. Some people even keep a pitcher plant (named “pig cage” in Chinese) at home to represent the expression.
Mandarin
Gong xi fa cai (“wishing you wealth”)
The Mandarin equivalent of the popular Cantonese New Year greeting kung hei fat choi, this saying conveys a wish for wealth and happiness.
Xin nian hao (“a good year”)
A bit more casual than xin nian kuai le (another way to convey “Happy New Year” in Mandarin), xin nian hao is usually the first phrase said to others at the start of the Lunar New Year.
Although this phrase is quite simple, it still includes the most genuine blessing: the word hao means “goodness”.
Wan shi ru yi (“a thousand things shall go well”)
This is a classic and comprehensive Lunar New Year greeting used to express the wish for everything in the recipient’s life – from their career to their family life and their personal development – to go smoothly in the coming year.
He jia xing fu (“a family blessed with happiness”)
This phrase is often used during formal occasions, expressing the best wishes for happiness, harmony and contentment for the recipient’s household.
Notably, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung also used this exact phrase in his New Year greetings to the Chinese people during his visit to China earlier this month.

Hokkien
Ni ni wu chun (“may there be surplus year after year”)
This common greeting, which literally means “have surplus every year”, is a wish for continuous prosperity and wealth.
A custom in China’s Fujian province brings this phrase to life, as families place handcrafted “spring branches” on their New Year’s Eve table.
In addition, within the Hokkien dialect, the word “spring” (chun) sounds similar to an alternative word for “surplus” (tsun), making the spring branch a direct symbol of the wish for a thriving and abundant new year.
Dua taan ji (“hope you make big money”)
Less poetic and more direct than many Chinese Lunar New Year greetings, this one simply means “make a lot of money”, expressing a straightforward wish for financial prosperity in the coming year.
Jiak ba ji (“eat 120”)
This greeting literally means “live to eat until 120 [years old]”, therefore wishing longevity upon the recipient.
It shows the ultimate wish for people’s health and happiness in Hokkien, or Minnan, culture, where eating well is closely connected to life and vitality.
Shanghainese

Sen ti ji khang (“a body in good health”)
This straightforward Lunar New Year greeting is common in Shanghai, and expresses wishes for health and enjoyment of life. It is often used alongside wishes for prosperity such as gong xi faq se.
Chinese culture places a lot of importance on health. Only with a healthy body can everything else in life go smoothly.
Zsy mo khe ho jie jie kau (“may the sesame flowers bloom tall”)
Just as sesame flowers (zsy mo ho in Shanghainese) bloom from the bottom to the top of the stalk in sequence, this phrase conveys the wish for the recipient’s life or career to improve step by step, leading to ever greater prosperity.
Soe soe bin oe (“may every year be peaceful”)
This classic greeting expresses the wish for peace and safety in every year to come. It is commonly uttered during Spring Festival, especially when a dish or cup is accidentally broken.
Because the words “break” and “year” in Chinese are alike, people believe that this phrase can transform a small misfortune into good luck.


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People play a game of My Little Pony with the cards. 

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A piece by Valentino featuring frog buttons. Photo: Valentino

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Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Dogs, from their lucky colour to careers and romance

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Sapphire is the lucky element for Dogs in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Shutterstock

Married Dogs are at risk of becoming isolated from their spouses this coming year, so it will pay to be honest and appreciative of them. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Pigs, from their lucky colour to careers and health

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7 popular Chinese horse idioms for you to trot out in the Year of the Horse

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“Maan ma bun tang” evokes a magnificent, thundering sound. Photo: Getty Images

In Qin dynasty China, a powerful counsellor challenged aides to publicly agree with his contention that a deer he presented was in fact a horse.

“Yuen ngaai laak ma” means to “rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice”. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Rats, from their lucky colour to careers and health

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Rats? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Gold is the lucky element for Rats in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: courtesy of Cartier

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Wealth, luck, health: racehorse owners get creative choosing lucky names in English and Chinese

When it comes to naming horses, some breeders and owners get creative by choosing names linked to wealth, luck or health. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Sir Charge (left; #361) is a play on the word ‘surcharge’. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

The name Noisy Boy suggests a horse with a strong personality. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Everyday Lettuce or Sang Coi in Cantonese is a textbook feng shui name. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Mr Gnocchi was named after the owner’s pet dog. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Tigers, from their lucky colour to careers and love

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Tigers? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Obsidian is the lucky element for Tigers in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. 

Tigers are recommended to pay close attention to their health in the Year of the Horse, and to have a thorough medical check-up at the end of the Year of the Snake for peace of mind. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Oxen, from their lucky colour to finances and health

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Oxen? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Amethyst is the lucky element for Oxen in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Pierre Dal Corso

Single Oxen will not be favoured by any romantic stars this year, and so need to be proactive if they wish to find a partner. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Rabbits, from their lucky colour to careers and love

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Rabbits? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Jade is the lucky element for Rabbits in the Year of the Horse, according to fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha. Photo: Sam Tsang

Rabbits are advised to maintain an appropriate distance from members of the opposite sex other than their partner to avoid getting involved in complicated love triangles in the Year of the Horse. Photo: Shutterstock

The Year of the Horse is a great time for Rabbits to build up good karma by engaging in volunteer work or donating goods. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese minority’s beautiful embroidery uses horsetail hair for intricate designs

A Shui minority woman embroiders with horsetail in Sandu Shui Autonomous County in China’s Guizhou province. Shui minority women can spend months or even years making a piece of horsetail embroidery, which is used as decoration on clothes, shoes, wallets and more. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

An example of Shui horsetail hair embroidery. Photo: Lee Mei-yin

An example of Shui horsetail hair embroidery. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

A Shui minority woman selects horsetail hair for embroidering. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

A Shui minority woman twines silk with horsetail hair for embroidering. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images

An embroidered baby carrier, known as a “daijie”. Photo: Chinese Minority Nationalities’ Art Gallery

In Chinese astrology, why are benefactors and networking so important?

Chinese fortune-tellers often mention benefactors who help to improve your life. In Chinese astrology, benefactors are people around you who will change things from good to great and stop things going from bad to worse. Photo: Shutterstock

In Chinese astrology, benefactors are people who give your life a boost or save you from disaster. Photo: Getty Images

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Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Dragons, from their lucky colour to careers and love

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Dragons? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Diamond is the lucky element for Dragons in the Year of the Horse. Photo: courtesy of Graff

Social gatherings may offer single Dragons the chance to meet a partner in the Year of the Horse, but romance fortune is generally not great. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Snakes, from their lucky colour to wealth and career

Will the Year of the Horse 2026 be a lucky one for Snakes? Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares her predictions for wealth, relationships and health. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Pearl is the lucky element for Snakes in the Year of the Horse. Photo: Gemfields

Snakes are likely to be plagued by minor ailments this coming year, and so are advised to take steps to strengthen their immunity. Photo: Shutterstock

Year of the Horse 2026: what does AI predict the ‘Double Fire’ event has in store for us?

Alphabet Inc.â€™s Google debuted an updated version of its artificial intelligence model, Gemini, that executives said represents a â€œmassive jumpâ€ in reasoning and coding ability. (Dreamstime/TNS)

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Chinese Lunar New Year greetings in Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Hokkien dialects

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The Year of the Horse 2026 will be welcomed across China with blessings for money, health and more. Here are common ones and their meanings