Gong Xi Gong Xi

It's early April, but is your little Mandarin learner still humming one of the songs from this year's DFES Lunar New Year celebration? If so, it's probably "Gong Xi," the catchy tune well-known to new-year revelers. For those of you unfamiliar with the expression, "Gongxi" means congratulations or good wishes and is accompanied by a hand gesture. Below is a YouTube video version of the song. See the links section for more links to other versions of the song Cilla and I enjoyed.

On every street and pathway,  

On everyone’s lips, 

The first thing we say is, 

"Good wishes, good wishes."

Good wishes, good wishes to you, yeah! 

Good wishes, good wishes to you!

Winter has come to an end, 

That is really good news, 

A warm spring breeze is 

Blowing to wake up the earth.

Good wishes, good wishes to you, yeah! 

Good wishes, good wishes to you!

The icy snow has melted,
See the plum tree blossom!

The long night is past,
I heard the cock crow.

Good wishes, good wishes to you, yeah! 

Good wishes, good wishes to you!

After so many difficulties,

Such bad tempers
So many children in their hearts,

Look forward to the news of Spring!

Good wishes, good wishes to you, yeah! 

Good wishes, good wishes to you!