How to Say “Wishing you prosperity (Gong Xi Fa Cai)” in Mandarin

恭喜发财
gōngxǐfācái

Wishing you prosperity (Gong Xi Fa Cai)

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Character by character

  • 恭gōngrespectful
  • 喜xǐto be fond of
  • 发fāto send out
  • 财cáimoney

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How do you say "Wishing you prosperity (Gong Xi Fa Cai)" in Mandarin?
"Wishing you prosperity (Gong Xi Fa Cai)" in Mandarin is 恭喜发财, pronounced gōngxǐ fācái (first tone, third tone, first tone, second tone).
What does 恭喜发财 mean literally?
恭喜发财 breaks down as 恭 (respectful) + 喜 (to be fond of) + 发 (to send out) + 财 (money).
What tones does 恭喜发财 use?
恭喜发财 is pronounced gōngxǐ fācái: first tone, third tone, first tone, second tone.