Cantonese · 8 October 2026 · Lunar New Year and Festivals

恭喜發財

gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4Jyutping

Wishing you prosperity and wealth

phrase

The most ubiquitous Lunar New Year greeting used when meeting anyone during the festival. It is universally paired with a hand-clasping gesture to wish the recipient financial success.

In a sentence

陳生，恭喜發財！祝你今年賺到盆滿鉢滿！

Can4 saang1, gung1 hei2 faat3 coi4! Zuk1 nei5 gam1 nin4 zaan6 dou2 pun4 mun5 but3 mun5!

Mr. Chan, wishing you prosperity and wealth! May you make a fortune this year!

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