What is the answer of Gong Xi fa cai?

When someone greets you “Gong Xi Fa Cai” or “Gong Hey Fat Choy,” a fun way to respond is with “Hong Bao Na Lai” which means “Red envelope please.”

What does Gong Xi means?

congratulations, congratulations
“Gong Xi Gong Xi” (Chinese: 恭喜恭喜; pinyin: Gōngxǐ gōngxǐ; lit. ‘congratulations, congratulations’) is a popular Mandarin Chinese song and a Chinese Lunar New Year standard.

Is gong xi a Mandarin?

“Gong Xi Gong Xi” (Chinese: 恭喜恭喜; pinyin: Gōngxǐ gōngxǐ; lit. ‘congratulations, congratulations’) is a popular Mandarin Chinese song and a Chinese Lunar New Year standard.

When do they celebrate the Chinese New Year?

New Year festival. The Chinese New Year is celebrated officially for a month beginning in late January or early February. Other Asian cultures celebrate the day at various times of the year.

How to make Nai Bai for Chinese New Year?

Chop off end of stems, and then cut Nai Bai into half vertically according to image. Rinse thoroughly. Blanch vegetables in water. Drain. Arrange vegetables neatly onto serving plate. Heat oil and saute garlic till fragrant. Throw in limpets, broth, wolfberries, ginger and seasonings and stir fry for about 3 minutes.

Why did the Nian come on the first day of Chinese New Year?

It was said to be a ferocious animal that lived in the mountains and hunted for a living. Towards the end of Winter when there was nothing to eat, Nian would come on the first day of New Year to the villages to eat livestock, crops, and even villagers, especially children.

What does it mean to say good luck on Chinese New Year?

大吉 (dàjí) is a noun meaning very auspicious or lucky. You can put any given year’s zodiac animal year before 大吉 and use it as a general new year greeting. You can also simply say 大吉大利 (dàjídàlì), which means “good luck and great prosperity.”