Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is a time of joy, family, and new beginnings. 2025 celebrates the Year of the Wood Snake, a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and grace. The festivities are January 29, 2025and concludes with the Lantern Festival. February 15, 2025.
The Wood element adds nurturing and creativity to the Snake’s natural charm, making this a year of growth, renewal and thoughtful decisions. As we prepare to welcome the Year of the Snake, now is the perfect time to send warm wishes to friends, family and colleagues and share your wishes for good fortune, happiness and success in the year ahead.
How to celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Mandarin, Cantonese and English
Learning how to say “Happy New Year” in different languages is a great way to show respect for Chinese culture, especially during this important celebratory time. Here’s how to wish someone a prosperous and joyful Lunar New Year in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
Chinese
- Happy New Year (Happy New Year)
- Honorable mention (Koki Hatsuzai) – “Pray for wealth and prosperity”
- Everything goes as planned (All things favor) – “May everything go as you wish.”
Cantonese
- Happy New Year (Sanninfaairok) – “Happy New Year”
- Honorable mention (Originated in Miyahira) – “Prayer for wealth and prosperity”
- Mindset (Sam Soon-Shi-Sing) – “May all your wishes come true.”
In English
- “Happy Lunar New Year!”
- “Wishing you a prosperous Year of the Wood Snake!”
- “May the New Year bring you joy, health and success.”
Popular traditional wishes and greetings for the Chinese New Year 2025 (Year of the Snake)
The Year of the Snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition and grace, and these qualities are well reflected in traditional greetings when sending congratulations for the Chinese New Year 2025. Below are some popular phrases you can use to bring good luck and happiness to your loved ones.
- Wishing you great luck in the Year of the Snake Zhù nǐ shenián dàjí) – “May good fortune be yours in the Year of the Snake!”
- Snake year auspicious Shenianjishan – “May the Year of the Snake be a lucky one!”
- Where to buy (Finance Source Light Gold) – “May wealth flow in.”
- Physical Health (Shēntǐ jiànkāng) – “I wish you good health.”
These wishes are perfect for family, friends, and anyone who wants to congratulate themselves on success, good fortune, and joy in the coming year.
Funny wishes and greetings for Chinese New Year 2025
Lunar New Year greetings don’t have to be serious, here are some light-hearted and funny ways to send your wishes in 2025.
- “May your 2025 be smoother than snakeskin!”
- “This year, push for success and don’t let anything stop you!”
- “May this year be filled with wisdom, like that of a snake (though not poisonous)!”
- “Let’s eliminate the worries of 2024 and welcome a prosperous 2025!”
Perfect for close friends and people who value a sense of humor.
For friends
Sending warm wishes to friends this Lunar New Year strengthens bonds and brings positive energy to relationships. Here are some ideal greetings for friends:
- “Wishing you a New Year filled with laughter, love and endless adventure!”
- “May 2025 bring you all the success and happiness you deserve!”
- “Wishing you a prosperous and joyful Year of the Snake, my friends!”
- “Let’s celebrate and make 2025 the best year yet!”
These wishes are light-hearted and heartfelt, perfect for a friend who means a lot to you.
For Lovers
For that special someone, your Chinese New Year messages can have a romantic feel. Here are some ways to send your partner warm and loving wishes.
- “Happy New Year, my love! May the Year of the Snake strengthen our bond and fill our lives with joy.”
- “Wishing us both a year of growth, love and endless happiness.”
- “Let’s continue making wonderful memories in 2025. I’m so happy to have you by my side!”
- “Cheers to our love and a prosperous future. Happy New Year, my love!”
These wishes are perfect to express love, gratitude, and hope for building a brighter future together.
For Colleagues
Chinese New Year is also a time to thank and acknowledge your colleagues. Sending greetings with respect and encouragement can help strengthen relationships in the workplace. Examples of appropriate greetings are listed below:
- “Wishing you a successful and prosperous Year of the Snake, full of new opportunities!”
- “May 2025 bring you career success and personal fulfillment. Happy New Year!”
- “We wish you continued teamwork, growth, and shared success in 2025. Happy New Year!”
- “May you find both professional success and personal happiness in the year ahead.”
These greetings strike the right balance between professionalism and warmth, making them perfect for coworkers.
For bosses and business partners
Sending the right messages to your boss or business partners this Chinese New Year is important to maintain positive and respectful relationships. Here are some formal, yet thoughtful, greetings to use.
- “Wishing you and your family a prosperous and joyful Year of the Snake. May your business thrive in 2025!”
- “Happy New Year and we look forward to our continued successful cooperation in 2025.”
- “I wish you success and growth in the Year of the Snake. I look forward to your continued support and guidance!”
- “May the Year of the Snake bring you wealth, prosperity and new opportunities for success.”
These wishes are appropriate for maintaining positive professional relationships while showing respect and gratitude.
Source: TheChineseZodiac.Org – www.thechinesezodiac.org
