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恭喜发财
Idiomgōngxǐ fācái
Description
这是过年时最常说的一句祝福话，意思是祝你在新的一年里发大财、赚很多钱。
This is the most common blessing said during the New Year, meaning to wish you great wealth and lots of money in the new year.
人们见面时会笑着说“恭喜发财”，小孩子说了以后常常还能拿到红包。
People smile and say "恭喜发财" when they meet, and children often receive red envelopes after saying it.
Meanings
恭喜发财gōngxǐ fācái
wishing you wealth and prosperity (New Year greeting)
新年好，恭喜发财！
Happy New Year, wishing you prosperity!
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Notes
- Etymology
恭喜 (congratulations) + 发财 (get rich), a set well-wishing phrase.
- Nuance
standard Spring Festival greeting; children often add it hoping for a red envelope.
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