万事如意
wànshì rúyì
May everything go well for you · trad. 萬事如意
万事如意 (wànshì rúyì) is a common and auspicious Chinese idiom used to wish someone that everything goes according to their wishes. It's frequently exchanged during festive occasions, especially Chinese New Year.
What does 万事如意 (wànshì rúyì) mean?
万事如意 (wànshì rúyì) means “may everything go well for you” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “ten thousand matters as desired.”
When to use it
Highly auspicious and polite. It's a standard greeting during Chinese New Year and other celebratory times. Often paired with 恭喜发财 (gōngxǐ fācái) for a more complete New Year's blessing.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WAHN-shrr ROO-ee.” The tones are falling-falling for 万事 and rising-falling for 如意.
Other ways to say it
- 心想事成xīn xiǎng shì chéngmay all your wishes come true
- 恭喜发财gōngxǐ fācáiwishing you prosperity
- 新年快乐xīnnián kuàilèHappy New Year
Examples
祝你新年快乐，万事如意！
zhù nǐ xīnnián kuàilè, wàn shì rú yì!
Happy New Year and may everything go well for you!
希望你今年万事如意。
xīwàng nǐ jīnnián wàn shì rú yì.
I hope everything goes well for you this year.
祝大家万事如意，身体健康。
zhù dàjiā wàn shì rú yì, shēntǐ jiànkāng.
Wishing everyone good fortune and good health.
Pro tip: Often heard during Chinese New Year, it's a common and heartfelt way to wish someone good fortune throughout the coming year.
Related phrases
祝你一切顺利 · Wishing you all the best心想事成 · May all your wishes come true祝你好运 · Good luck
Want to speak Chinese for real?
Start a free lesson with a native teacher →
Start a free lesson with a native teacher →