How to Say Happy New Year in Cantonese - Share Warm Wishes

Introduction

Sending New Year wishes is a simple way to show care, spread joy, and strengthen relationships. Whether you're texting friends, writing a card, greeting colleagues, or posting on social media, using Cantonese phrases—plus an English note if needed—makes your message feel personal and festive. Below are 30+ uplifting New Year wishes (with Cantonese characters, Jyutping and English translations) you can use for different occasions.

For success and achievement

• 恭喜發財，事業蒸蒸日上！(gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4, si6 jip6 zing1 zing1 jat6 soeng5) — Wishing you prosperity and a booming career!
• 新年進步，步步高升！(san1 nin4 zeon3 bou6, bou6 bou6 gou1 sing1) — Progress each day, may you rise step by step.
• 祝你事事順利，升職加薪！(zuk1 nei5 si6 si6 seon6 lei6, sing1 zik1 gaa1 san1) — May everything go smoothly and your career advance.
• 願你在新一年創造更多成就與機會。(jyun6 nei5 zoi6 san1 jat1 nin4 cong3 zou6 gang3 do1 sing4 zau6 jyu5 gei1 wui6) — May you create more achievements and opportunities this year.
• 祝你目標清晰，勇敢追夢，新年成功！(zuk1 nei5 muk6 biu1 cing1 sik1, jung5 gam2 zeoi1 mung6, san1 nin4 sing4 gung1) — Clear goals, brave pursuit—may this year bring success.
• 願你的才能被看見，努力得到回報。(jyun6 nei5 dik1 coi4 nang4 bei6 hon3 gin3, nou5 lik6 dak1 dou3 wui4 bou3) — May your talents be noticed and rewarded.

For health and wellness

• 身體健康，萬事如意。(san1 tai2 gin6 hong1, maan6 si6 jyu4 ji3) — Good health and may all go as you wish.
• 新年身體健康，精神百倍！(san1 nin4 san1 tai2 gin6 hong1, zing1 san4 baak3 bui3) — Good health and extra energy for the new year.
• 願你每一天都精神充沛，笑口常開。(jyun6 nei5 mui5 jat1 tin1 dou1 zing1 san4 cung1 pui3, siu3 hau2 soeng4 hoi1) — May you be energetic and smiling every day.
• 保重身體，身心安泰。(bou2 zung6 san1 tai2, san1 sam1 on1 taai3) — Take care of your body and mind; be peaceful and well.
• 祝你康健長壽，新年安康幸福。(zuk1 nei5 hong1 gin6 coeng4 sau6, san1 nin4 on1 hong1 hang6 fuk1) — Wishing you long life, health, and happiness.

For happiness and joy

• 新年快樂！(san1 nin4 faai3 lok6) — Happy New Year!
• 願你笑口常開，幸福滿溢。(jyun6 nei5 siu3 hau2 soeng4 hoi1, hang6 fuk1 mun5 jat6) — May your smiles never end and happiness overflow.
• 祝你日子甜如蜜，快樂常在。(zuk1 nei5 jat6 zi2 tim4 jyu4 mat6, faai3 lok6 soeng4 zoi6) — May your days be sweet as honey and full of joy.
• 願你的新年充滿驚喜和歡笑。(jyun6 nei5 dik1 san1 nin4 cung1 mun5 ging1 hei2 wo4 fun1 siu3) — May your year be full of pleasant surprises and laughter.
• 和你共度美好時光，新年快樂！(wo4 nei5 gung6 dou6 mei5 hou2 si4 gwong1, san1 nin4 faai3 lok6) — Happy New Year—let’s enjoy wonderful times together.

For wealth and prosperity

• 恭喜發財，財源廣進！(gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4, coi4 jyun4 gwong2 zeon3) — Wishing you wealth and abundant income!
• 錢財滾滾來，福氣常伴。(cin2 coi4 gwan2 gwan2 loi4, fuk1 hei3 soeng4 bun6) — May money roll in and good fortune stay with you.
• 願你生意興隆，財源滾滾！(jyun6 nei5 saang1 ji3 hing1 lung4, coi4 jyun4 gwan2 gwan2) — May your business flourish and profits flow.
• 財運亨通，好運連連！(coi4 wan6 hang1 tung1, hou2 wan6 lin4 lin4) — Prosperous finances and continuous good luck!
• 荷包滿滿，心想事成！(ho4 baau1 mun5 mun5, sam1 soeng2 si6 sing4) — May your wallet be full and wishes come true.

For family and friends

• 新年快樂，闔家平安！(san1 nin4 faai3 lok6, hup6 gaa1 ping4 on1) — Happy New Year and peace for the whole family.
• 願你與家人共享溫馨時刻。(jyun6 nei5 jyu5 gaa1 jan4 gung6 hoeng2 wan1 hang1 si4 hak1) — May you share warm moments with your family.
• 祝你與摯友相聚，歡樂滿堂。(zuk1 nei5 jyu5 zi3 jau5 soeng1 zeoi6, fun1 lok6 mun5 tong4) — Wishing joyful reunions with close friends.
• 願親情友情常在，愛滿心間。(jyun6 can1 cing4 jau5 cing4 soeng4 zoi6, oi3 mun5 sam1 gaan1) — May family and friendship endure and fill your heart.
• 年年有今日，歲歲有今朝。(nin4 nin4 jau5 gam1 jat6, seoi3 seoi3 jau5 gam1 ziu1) — May every year be as wonderful as today.

Short, casual and playful texts

• 新年快樂，恭喜發財！(san1 nin4 faai3 lok6, gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4) — Happy New Year, wishing you prosperity!
• 祝你有個好開始！(zuk1 nei5 jau5 go3 hou2 hoi1 ci2) — Wishing you a great start to the year!
• 好運連連，新年進步！(hou2 wan6 lin4 lin4, san1 nin4 zeon3 bou6) — Continuous good luck and progress!
• 祝好運！(zuk1 hou2 wan6) — Wishing you good luck!
• 發發發，財源滾滾！(faat3 faat3 faat3, coi4 jyun4 gwan2 gwan2) — Get rich, get rich, wealth rolling in! (playful, common slang)

Conclusion

A thoughtful New Year wish can lift spirits, strengthen bonds, and make someone’s day brighter. Use these Cantonese greetings—short or elaborate—when messaging friends, writing cards for relatives, posting on social media, or greeting colleagues to spread warmth and positivity this New Year.