What's the right greeting for Chinese New Year?

"Xin Nian Kuai Le" means "Happy New Year" and works for any greeting, while "Gong Xi Fa Cai" specifically wishes prosperity and is especially common when giving hongbao. Either is a warm, traditional choice.

Should I mention the zodiac animal?

It's a nice touch if you know the coming year's zodiac animal, but it's optional — a general wish for health, luck, and family works well on its own too.

How does the AI Chinese New Year card maker work?

Type your greeting and describe a scene, like red lanterns or a dragon dance. The AI generates original artwork around your exact words in seconds, ready to download or share.

Is it free to make a Chinese New Year e-card?

Yes, it's free to use on the website and in the iOS app, with a higher-quality rendering option available if you'd like to print it.

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Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is marked by red and gold decorations, family reunion dinners, lion and dragon dances, and the giving of hongbao — red envelopes with money for children and unmarried relatives. A card can echo any of that imagery instead of relying on one generic red-and-gold template.

Describe the scene you want: strings of red lanterns over a family gathering, a dragon dance winding through a crowded street, or a simple hongbao envelope beside a bowl of dumplings. The AI paints the artwork around your exact greeting, whether it's for the current zodiac year or a general family wish.

Since the holiday centers on reunion, a card is a natural way to reach relatives who can't make it home for the celebration, carrying the same warmth as an in-person greeting even across distance.

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Theme ideas the AI paints beautifully

Red lanterns strung over a reunion dinner

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Dragon dance winding through the street

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Fireworks over a lantern-lit skyline

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Hongbao envelopes beside dumplings

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Plum blossoms in red and gold

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Family gathered around a festive table

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Tips for the perfect card

"Xin Nian Kuai Le" (Happy New Year) and "Gong Xi Fa Cai" (wishing you prosperity) are both traditional greetings
Red and gold lantern imagery is the most recognizable and reliably renders well
Mentioning the zodiac animal for the coming year adds a nice personal, specific touch
For cards to elders, a wish for health and longevity is especially appropriate

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Chinese New Year card questions, answered

What's the right greeting for Chinese New Year?: "Xin Nian Kuai Le" means "Happy New Year" and works for any greeting, while "Gong Xi Fa Cai" specifically wishes prosperity and is especially common when giving hongbao. Either is a warm, traditional choice.
Should I mention the zodiac animal?: It's a nice touch if you know the coming year's zodiac animal, but it's optional — a general wish for health, luck, and family works well on its own too.
How does the AI Chinese New Year card maker work?: Type your greeting and describe a scene, like red lanterns or a dragon dance. The AI generates original artwork around your exact words in seconds, ready to download or share.
Is it free to make a Chinese New Year e-card?: Yes, it's free to use on the website and in the iOS app, with a higher-quality rendering option available if you'd like to print it.