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国际母语日！
Guójì mǔyǔ rì!

拜年 (bài nián) means wishing someone on the new year.

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) greetings are distinct because they focus on auspicious blessings for prosperity, health, and family unity rather than just celebrating the date.

Rooted in over 3,000 years of tradition, these phrases act as rituals to attract good fortune, ward off the evil, express respect for elders, and strengthen social bonds!

Here are some common Chinese New Year wishes other than 新年快乐 (Xīn nián kuàilè).

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️😍 情人節快樂! Qíng rén jié kuài lè! Today's holiday is celebrated in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Australia, and more.

However, did you know that Chinese people celebrate a different day for Valentine's day? ❤️ Chinese Valentine's day is actually in August and it's the 7th day of the 7th month in the Lunar calendar and it's called 七夕节 (qī xī jié).

Here are some endearing things you can say in Chinese:

我喜欢你（wǒ xǐ huan nǐ）
I like you.

我爱你（wǒ ài nǐ）
I love you.

我想你（wǒ xiǎng nǐ）
I miss you.

我需要你（wǒ xū yào nǐ）
I need you.

Happy Year of the Snake!
蛇年吉祥！
She nián jí xiáng! 🐍🧧
May this new year be the year of your transformation and new opportunities. 🧨