除夕快乐
Chúxī kuàilè
Happy chinese new year's eve · trad. 除夕快樂
除夕快乐 (Chúxī kuàilè) is a greeting meaning "Happy Chinese New Year's Eve." People use it to wish others well on the last night of the lunar year, which is traditionally a time for family reunion dinners.
What does 除夕快乐 (Chúxī kuàilè) mean?
除夕快乐 (Chúxī kuàilè) means “happy Chinese New Year's eve” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “New Year's Eve happy.”
When to use it
Neutral and warm. This greeting is specifically for Chinese New Year's Eve. From the next morning onwards, people typically switch to saying 新年快乐 (xīnnián kuàilè) or 过年好 (guònián hǎo) for the New Year itself.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "choo-shee kwai-luh." 除 rises (second tone), 夕 is high and level (first tone), 快 falls, and 乐 is said lightly.
Other ways to say it
- 新年快乐xīnnián kuàilèHappy New Year
- 过年好guònián hǎoHappy New Year (a common greeting during the Spring Festival)
- 春节快乐Chūnjié kuàilèHappy Spring Festival
Examples
除夕快乐！祝你和家人团圆幸福。
chúxī kuàilè! zhù nǐ hé jiārén tuányuán xìngfú.
Happy Chinese New Year's Eve! Wishing you and your family a happy reunion.
今晚是除夕，除夕快乐！
jīn wǎn shì chúxī, chúxī kuàilè!
Tonight is New Year's Eve, Happy Chinese New Year's Eve!
除夕快乐，别忘了吃年夜饭！
chúxī kuàilè, bié wàngle chī niányèfàn!
Happy Chinese New Year's Eve, don't forget to eat the reunion dinner!
Pro tip: Remember to use 除夕快乐 only on Chinese New Year's Eve. For New Year's Day and the days that follow, switch to greetings like 新年快乐 or 过年好.
Related phrases
新春快乐 · Happy lunar new year年年有余 · May you have abundance every year大吉大利 · Great luck and prosperity
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