How to Say ‘Congratulations’ in Simplified Chinese
恭喜
gōng xǐ
[gong-SHEE]
🇨🇳 In China: In [恭喜发财！], [恭喜] is not really "congratulations" for an achievement the way it often is in English. During New Year it works as part of a standard prosperity greeting.
Phrase Breakdown
恭喜
gōng xǐ
[gong-SHEE]
congratulations; to congratulate
Used to congratulate someone. In New Year greetings, 恭喜 is often paired with 发财.
过年见面先说一声恭喜！
When you meet during New Year, first say ‘Congratulations/Best wishes!’
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