How to Say “Happy New Year” in Mandarin

新年快乐
xīnniánkuàilè

Happy New Year

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

Character by character

  • 新xīnnew
  • 年niányear
  • 快kuàirapid
  • 乐lèhappy

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Common questions

How do you say "Happy New Year" in Mandarin?
"Happy New Year" in Mandarin is 新年快乐, pronounced xīnnián kuàilè (first tone, second tone, fourth tone, fourth tone).
What does 新年快乐 mean literally?
新年快乐 breaks down as 新 (new) + 年 (year) + 快 (rapid) + 乐 (happy).
What tones does 新年快乐 use?
新年快乐 is pronounced xīnnián kuàilè: first tone, second tone, fourth tone, fourth tone.