How to Say “Happy Chinese New Year” in Mandarin

春节快乐
Chūnjiékuàilè

Happy Chinese New Year

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 春Chūnspring
  • 节jiéjoint
  • 快kuàirapid
  • 乐lèhappy

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Common questions

How do you say "Happy Chinese New Year" in Mandarin?
"Happy Chinese New Year" in Mandarin is 春节快乐, pronounced Chūnjié kuàilè (first tone, second tone, fourth tone, fourth tone).
What does 春节快乐 mean literally?
春节快乐 breaks down as 春 (spring) + 节 (joint) + 快 (rapid) + 乐 (happy).
What tones does 春节快乐 use?
春节快乐 is pronounced Chūnjié kuàilè: first tone, second tone, fourth tone, fourth tone.