Today we have another traditional saying for the Chinese New Year. This is another phrase you can use to wish someone a happy new year.
The first two characters together 恭喜, gōng xǐ mean congratulations.
The first character 恭, gōng means to be respectful or reverent. gōng is pronounced gung with a 1st or high, level tone.
The second character is 喜, xǐ which can mean happy or delighted. xǐ is pronounced she, with a 3rd, or falling and rising tone.
The last two characters 发财, fā cái mean to become prosperous, or make a fortune.
The character 发, fā means to become, to develop or expand. fā is pronounced far, with a 1st, or high level tone.
The character 财, cái means wealth or money. cái is pronounced sigh with a 2nd or rising tone.
The first two characters together 恭喜, gōng xǐ mean congratulations.
The first character 恭, gōng means to be respectful or reverent. gōng is pronounced gung with a 1st or high, level tone.
The second character is 喜, xǐ which can mean happy or delighted. xǐ is pronounced she, with a 3rd, or falling and rising tone.
The last two characters 发财, fā cái mean to become prosperous, or make a fortune.
The character 发, fā means to become, to develop or expand. fā is pronounced far, with a 1st, or high level tone.
The character 财, cái means wealth or money. cái is pronounced sigh with a 2nd or rising tone.
