2022 Chinese New Year celebration is going to begin on February 1! If you have come across people saying Gong Xi Fa Cai and are confused about its meaning, we have got all the details for you. Show This year is going to be the year of Tiger and people are already gearing up to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Amid this, there are certain phrases that people often use to greet each other and we are here to tell you more about it.
 Gong Xi Fa Cai meaning revealedAs per CBC, Gong Xi Fa Cai means “wishing you enlarge your wealth.” It is a common greeting that is often used by people while wishing a happy New Year. Along with this, people also often use the phrase Xīnnián kuàilè which translates to “Happy New Year.” What does the year of Tiger mean?Talking to ABC, Dr. Lin, who teaches Chinese Studies at Melbourne University, said: “The tiger is considered the king of all animals in Chinese mythology and culture” and it “symbolizes power, courage, confidence, leadership, and strength.” The animal is also considered to ward off evil. She further told the outlet: “It’s [believed to be] a year that will bring about new changes, and encourage people to overcome all challenges and difficulties — which is particularly important for this year when we’re all trying to come to terms with all the difficulties around the world. People believe that in the Year of the Tiger, you’ve got the opportunity to renew everything … particularly your energy, your strength.”
How to find out if you were born during Tiger yearAs per People, if you were born in 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, or 2022, you are a Tiger sign. The website notes that people who were born in this year tend to be “courageous, assertive and natural leaders.’ At the same time, these individuals enjoy thrill and love attention. While some of them might be short-tempered, they are expected to be extremely generous. How long will the celebration last?The outlet notes that the celebration usually lasts for 16 consecutive days. This year, Lunar Year Eve will start on January 31 and will be ending on February 15. Buddhist monks light candles at the Seng Guan temple on Narra Street in Tondo, Manila on Sunday, January 30, 2022, as they prepare for the Lunar New Year, to be celebrated on February 1. DANNY PATA Gong Xi Fa Cai and Kung Hei Fat Choi are the common greetings during Chinese New Year, but what's the difference between the two and is one better than the other? According to a 2018 GMA News Online article, both are fine and OK to use. Gong Xi Fa Cai is Mandarin while Kung Hei Fat Choi is Cantonese. The syllables Gong Xi and Kung Hei mean congratulations, while Fa Cai and Fat Choi translate to become prosperous or have lots of money. So the two greetings actually mean the same thing: “Congratulations and may you be prosperous.” Mandarin is the official Chinese language so most people of Chinese descent know it. And though Cantonese is a widely spoken, it is considered a dialect like Hokkien and Fookien. In fact, there is also Hokkien version of the two popular Chinese New Year greeting: "Kiong Hee Huat Tsai." Tracing their roots to Fujian in Southern China, most Filipino-Chinese are more adept at speaking Hokkien than Cantonese so you might want to consider and add "Kiong Hee Huat Tsai" to the list of popular greetings. Now, you may ask: Is there a proper way to respond when someone greets you Gong Xi Fa Cai or Kung Hei Fat Choy? Responding with “Gong Xi” while motioning a closed right hand over a clenched left fist is correct. Saying “Xin Nian Kuai Lè” or Happy New Year is also an acceptable practice. Today, February 1, is the Chinese New Year and in Chinese Astrology, this is going to be the Year of the Water Tiger. What's in store for your sign and who will be lucky in love? — LA, GMA News What is the meaning of Fa Cai?Gong Xi Fa Cai ("Wish you enlarge your wealth") is a common saying Chinese use over the Chinese New Year – even a toddler would say this to you when you visit a Chinese family during new year celebrations.
What is fa cai in Mandarin?Fa Cai (發財) is to become rich or to make money. Thus, Gong Xi Fa Cai means wishing you to be prosperous in the coming year. So, when people greet you with or Gong Xi Fa Cai during the Chinese New Year, what do you say? Simply respond with the same phrase they used. It means “Wishing you a prosperous year, too.”
What is gong xi fa cai mean?The loose translation in Mandarin is “wishing you prosperity in the coming year,” while the Cantonese translation is “wishing you happiness and prosperity.” Some people substitute prosperity for wealth, so it can mean “wishing you to make lots of money.”
How do you use Gong Xi Fa Cai?Gong Xi Fa Cai is Mandarin while Kung Hei Fat Choi is Cantonese. The syllables Gong Xi and Kung Hei mean congratulations, while Fa Cai and Fat Choi translate to become prosperous or have lots of money. So the two greetings actually mean the same thing: “Congratulations and may you be prosperous.”
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