Phrase guide

Kiong Hee Huat Chai

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Philippines: [ˌkjoŋ ˌhi ˌhwɐt ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯] unaspirated

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phrase

Meaning 1

Happy Chinese New Year

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Philippines

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Kung Hei Fat Choi, Gong Xi Fa Cai

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Hokkien 恭喜發財 /恭喜发财 (Kiong-hí hoat-châi). Compare Tagalog Kiong Hee Huat Tsai.