Selamat Tahun Baru Cina
Selamat Tahun Baru Cina is the Malay way to say Happy Chinese New Year.
This phrase is used as a greeting to wish someone well during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Did you know?
- The word tahun for 'year' has a distant relative in the Māori word 'tau', illustrating the vast reach of the Austronesian language family.
- In Malaysia, the greeting Selamat Tahun Baru Cina is often accompanied by the giving of 'ang pow', red envelopes containing money.
- While this phrase is used in Malay, many Malaysian Chinese people will respond using a Mandarin phrase like Gong Xi Fa Cai.
Examples in context
- Selamat Tahun Baru Cina kepada semua.Happy Chinese New Year to everyone.
- Saya ucapkan Selamat Tahun Baru Cina.I wish you a Happy Chinese New Year.
- Selamat Tahun Baru Cina, kawan!Happy Chinese New Year, friend!
Example conversation
Hafiz and Siti meet at a local cafe during the holiday season.
- HafizSelamat Tahun Baru Cina, Siti!Happy Chinese New Year, Siti!
- SitiTerima kasih, Hafiz. Selamat Tahun Baru Cina juga!Thank you, Hafiz. Happy Chinese New Year to you too!
- HafizAdakah awak ada rancangan hari ini?Do you have any plans today?
- SitiSaya akan makan besar bersama keluarga saya.I am going to have a big meal with my family.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cina, baru, selamat, tahun, CC BY-SA 4.0.
