We all know that the Chinese New Year does not coincide with the New Year celebrated by the majority of the world’s population. In China, the New Year is called the “Spring Feast”. According to the Chinese calendar, the New Year is celebrated on the first full moon after the sun’s entry into the constellation of the Aquarius. Thus, each year, the feast is celebrated on different days. It usually takes place between January 21st and February 19th. So don’t hesitate to learn how to write “Happy New Year” in Mandarin, as well as how to pronounce this phrase. It may be useful for you in the future.

Audio	Transcription	Origin	Pronunciation
	Xin nian hao	新年好	xin nian hao
	Xīnnián kuàilè	新年快乐

Useful links

• How to write and say “Happy New Year” in different languages of the world
• English online translator
• English to Chinese translation
• Chinese online translator
• Chinese to English translation