1. 新年快乐 · Xīnnián kuàilè
“Happy New Year!” The classic greeting. Kids can shout it with a smile when they see red decorations.
2. 红包 · Hóngbāo
Red envelope — the gift of luck (and often a little money) from elders. A favorite vocabulary word for every age.
3. 恭喜发财 · Gōngxǐ fācái
“Wishing you prosperity.” Fun to say, festive to hear — great for teens and adults joining family celebrations.
4. 饺子 · Jiǎozi
Dumplings! Food words stick because they connect to taste and tradition. Practice tones while you cook or order.
5. 福 · Fú
“Good fortune.” You may see this character displayed upside down because 倒 (dào, “upside down”) sounds like 到 (dào, “to arrive”) — suggesting that good fortune has arrived.
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