How to Say “Happy Tet” in Vietnamese

Chúc Mừng Năm Mới
[t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˦ mɨŋ˨˩ nam˧˧ məːj˧˦]
In Vietnamese, "happy tet" is expressed as Chúc Mừng Năm Mới.
The phrase Chúc Mừng Năm Mới is the standard way to wish someone a Happy New Year during the Tet holiday. During this time, it is also common to give lucky money, known as li xi, to children.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to "Wish celebrate year new". The word Chúc is a verb meaning "to wish" or "to congratulate", and mừng means "to celebrate" or "to be happy/joyful".

How does it change in a sentence?

The word Chúc functions as a verb meaning "to wish".

Did you know?

  • Beyond the verbal greeting, the spirit of Chúc Mừng Năm Mới is symbolized by the display of peach blossoms in the North and apricot blossoms in the South.
  • In Vietnamese culture, the phrase Chúc Mừng Năm Mới is often accompanied by the custom of the youngest family members greeting the eldest first to show respect.
  • The word Chúc is a Sino-Vietnamese term originally meaning 'to pray' or 'to bless', potentially linked to the physical act of kneeling or lowering the head while wishing.

Examples in context

  • Chúc Mừng Năm Mới đến gia đình bạn.
    Happy New Year to your family.
  • Chúc Mừng Năm Mới, thật nhiều sức khỏe nhé!
    Happy New Year, stay very healthy!
  • Tôi muốn nói Chúc Mừng Năm Mới với mọi người.
    I want to say Happy New Year to everyone.

Example conversation

Minh visits Huong's house during the Lunar New Year holiday.

  1. Hương

    Chào Minh, Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!
    Hello Minh, Happy New Year!
  2. Minh

    Cảm ơn Hương, Chúc Mừng Năm Mới nhé.
    Thank you Huong, Happy New Year to you too.
  3. Hương

    Chúc bạn một năm thật may mắn.
    I wish you a very lucky year.
  4. Minh

    Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều.
    Thank you very much.

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