[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-article-local-chinese-new-year-greetings":3,"$fHZsWYl_LcdVZ5GxKwtR-ZqvCZbbUdo2_Fi6R_GQKiQM":4,"blog-article-cms-chinese-new-year-greetings":6,"article-hreflang-chinese-new-year-greetings":627,"blog-article-related-chinese-new-year-greetings":628},null,{"approximate_member_count":5},20910,{"id":7,"documentId":8,"title":9,"description":10,"timestampUnix":11,"slug":12,"h1":13,"image":14,"tags":20,"lang":3,"body":25,"createdAt":621,"updatedAt":622,"publishedAt":623,"category":624,"featured":625,"timestamp":626,"locale":-1,"_dir":624},9644,"h1lx2r196p2me4wy4unp6vg7","Chinese New Year Greetings: What to Say in 2026","Authentic Chinese New Year greetings in Mandarin with pinyin, meanings, and pronunciation for 2026 Year of the Horse celebrations.","1777311180000","chinese-new-year-greetings","Chinese New Year Greetings and Wishes: What to Say in 2026",{"alt":15,"src":16,"width":17,"height":18,"previewOnly":19},"Chinese New Year greetings and festive phrases - Banner","https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku-cms-assets.migaku.com\u002Fchinese_newyear_8bf00bd844\u002Fchinese_newyear_8bf00bd844.jpg",1000,1260,false,[21,22,23,24],"fundamentals","vocabulary","phrases","grammar",{"data":26,"body":29,"toc":609},{"title":27,"description":28},"","Whether you're texting a friend, writing a card, or seriously learning Mandarin, I've got you covered with the real phrases people actually use for the new year. Chinese New Year greetings aren't just about saying \"happy new year\" and calling it a day. There's a whole cultural layer to these phrases, and knowing what they mean (and how to say them properly) makes a huge difference. Plus, some greetings are way more popular than others, and you definitely want to know the classics.",{"type":30,"children":31},"root",[32,51,55,59,66,79,84,87,93,98,130,135,138,144,149,188,191,197,202,253,256,262,267,303,306,312,317,365,370,373,379,384,395,404,435,443,469,477,503,508,511,517,522,532,542,547,552,560,566,569,575,588,604],{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":35,"children":36},"element","p",{},[37,40,49],{"type":38,"value":39},"text","Whether you're texting a friend, writing a card, or seriously ",{"type":33,"tag":41,"props":42,"children":46},"a",{"href":43,"rel":44},"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Flearn-chinese",[45],"nofollow",[47],{"type":38,"value":48},"learning Mandarin",{"type":38,"value":50},", I've got you covered with the real phrases people actually use for the new year. Chinese New Year greetings aren't just about saying \"happy new year\" and calling it a day. There's a whole cultural layer to these phrases, and knowing what they mean (and how to say them properly) makes a huge difference. Plus, some greetings are way more popular than others, and you definitely want to know the classics.",{"type":33,"tag":52,"props":53,"children":54},"toc",{},[],{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":57,"children":58},"hr",{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":61,"children":63},"h2",{"id":62},"the-most-common-chinese-new-year-greeting",[64],{"type":38,"value":65},"The most common Chinese new year greeting",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":67,"children":68},{},[69,71,77],{"type":38,"value":70},"Let's start with the big one. ",{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":73,"children":76},"typo",{"lang":74,"syntax":75},"zh","恭喜发财[gong1 xi3 fa1 cai2;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":78}," is probably what you've heard before. It literally means \"congratulations and be prosperous,\" and you'll hear this greeting everywhere during the Lunar New Year period. Like, everywhere. It's the default greeting most people reach for.",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":80,"children":81},{},[82],{"type":38,"value":83},"While Gong Xi Fa Cai is super popular, it's very focused on money and prosperity. That's totally fine (prosperity is a huge part of the celebration), but there are actually tons of other greetings that wish for different things like health, longevity, and success.",{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":85,"children":86},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":88,"children":90},{"id":89},"traditional-chinese-new-year-greetings-for-2026",[91],{"type":38,"value":92},"Traditional Chinese new year greetings for 2026",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":94,"children":95},{},[96],{"type":38,"value":97},"The Year of the Horse brings some specific phrases into play. Horses symbolize energy, speed, and success in Chinese culture, so you'll see greetings that play on these themes.",{"type":33,"tag":99,"props":100,"children":101},"ul",{},[102,112,121],{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":104,"children":105},"li",{},[106,110],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":107,"children":109},{"lang":74,"syntax":108},"马到成功[ma3 dao4 cheng2 gong1;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":111},"\n means \"immediate success\" or literally \"success comes with the horse.\" This is perfect for 2026 and sounds way more sophisticated than just the standard prosperity greeting. You'd use this when wishing someone success in their career or business ventures.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":113,"children":114},{},[115,119],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":116,"children":118},{"lang":74,"syntax":117},"龙马精神[long2 ma3 jing1 shen2;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":120},"\n translates to \"spirit of the dragon and horse,\" which means being full of energy and vitality. It's a great greeting for older relatives because it wishes them good health and vigor.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":122,"children":123},{},[124,128],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":125,"children":127},{"lang":74,"syntax":126},"一马当先[yi1 ma3 dang1 xian1;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":129},"\n means \"taking the lead like a horse\" or being first among others. This works well for students or anyone starting something new in the coming year.\n",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":131,"children":132},{},[133],{"type":38,"value":134},"These Horse-themed greetings are going to be especially relevant throughout 2026, and using them shows you actually know what's up with the zodiac year.",{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":136,"children":137},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":139,"children":141},{"id":140},"health-and-longevity-new-year-greetings",[142],{"type":38,"value":143},"Health and longevity new year greetings",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":145,"children":146},{},[147],{"type":38,"value":148},"Money isn't everything (shocking, I know). A lot of Chinese New Year wishes focus on health and long life, especially when you're greeting older family members.",{"type":33,"tag":99,"props":150,"children":151},{},[152,161,170,179],{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":153,"children":154},{},[155,159],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":156,"children":158},{"lang":74,"syntax":157},"身体健康[shen1 ti3 jian4 kang1;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":160},"\n means \"good health\" or literally \"body healthy.\" Simple, direct, and always appreciated.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":162,"children":163},{},[164,168],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":165,"children":167},{"lang":74,"syntax":166},"长命百岁[chang2 ming4 bai3 sui4;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":169},"\n is a wish for longevity, literally \"long life of 100 years.\" You'd typically use this for grandparents or elderly relatives. It's pretty formal but really respectful.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":171,"children":172},{},[173,177],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":174,"children":176},{"lang":74,"syntax":175},"万事如意[wan4 shi4 ru2 yi4;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":178},"\n translates to \"may all your wishes come true\" or \"may everything go smoothly.\" This is actually one of my favorite greetings because it's so versatile. You can use it with anyone, and it covers basically everything good you could wish for someone.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":180,"children":181},{},[182,186],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":183,"children":185},{"lang":74,"syntax":184},"心想事成[xin1 xiang3 shi4 cheng2;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":187},"\n means \"may all your hopes be fulfilled.\" Similar vibe to the previous one, but slightly more focused on personal aspirations. Great for friends who are working toward specific goals.\n",{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":189,"children":190},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":192,"children":194},{"id":193},"essential-chinese-new-year-greetings-for-prosperity-and-success",[195],{"type":38,"value":196},"Essential Chinese new year greetings for prosperity and success",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":198,"children":199},{},[200],{"type":38,"value":201},"Okay, back to the money greetings, because let's be real, these are super common during Chinese New Year celebrations.",{"type":33,"tag":99,"props":203,"children":204},{},[205,214,235,244],{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":206,"children":207},{},[208,212],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":209,"children":211},{"lang":74,"syntax":210},"招财进宝[zhao1 cai2 jin4 bao3;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":213},"\n means \"attract wealth and treasures.\" You'll see this phrase on decorations, red envelopes, and pretty much everywhere during the festive period. It's more of a general blessing than a direct greeting, but people definitely say it too.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":215,"children":216},{},[217,221,223,227,229,233],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":218,"children":220},{"lang":74,"syntax":219},"年年有余[nian2 nian2 you3 yu2;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":222},"\n is clever. It means \"surplus year after year\" or \"abundance every year.\" The word \"yu\" (\n",{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":224,"children":226},{"lang":74,"syntax":225},"余[yu2;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":228},"\n) sounds like the word for fish (\n",{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":230,"children":232},{"lang":74,"syntax":231},"鱼[yu2;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":234},"\n), which is why fish is such a popular dish during new year celebrations. This greeting wishes someone more than enough wealth and resources annually.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":236,"children":237},{},[238,242],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":239,"children":241},{"lang":74,"syntax":240},"生意兴隆[sheng1 yi4 xing1 long2;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":243},"\n specifically means \"may your business prosper.\" If you're greeting a business owner or entrepreneur, this is the one to use. Shows you're thinking about their specific situation.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":245,"children":246},{},[247,251],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":248,"children":250},{"lang":74,"syntax":249},"财源广进[cai2 yuan2 guang3 jin4;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":252},"\n translates to \"may wealth come pouring in from all directions.\" Pretty direct about the prosperity wishes, and it's another common one you'll encounter.\n",{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":254,"children":255},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":257,"children":259},{"id":258},"popular-chinese-new-year-greetings-for-family-and-relationships",[260],{"type":38,"value":261},"Popular Chinese new year greetings for family and relationships",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":263,"children":264},{},[265],{"type":38,"value":266},"Chinese New Year is all about family, so there are specific greetings for family harmony and happiness.",{"type":33,"tag":99,"props":268,"children":269},{},[270,279,288],{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":271,"children":272},{},[273,277],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":274,"children":276},{"lang":74,"syntax":275},"阖家欢乐[he2 jia1 huan1 le4;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":278},"\n means \"happiness for the whole family.\" This is perfect when greeting an entire family unit rather than just one person.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":280,"children":281},{},[282,286],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":283,"children":285},{"lang":74,"syntax":284},"家人团圆[jia1 ren2 tuan2 yuan2;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":287},"\n wishes for \"family reunion and togetherness.\" Since the new year is traditionally when everyone travels home to be together, this greeting acknowledges that important value.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":289,"children":290},{},[291,295,297,301],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":292,"children":294},{"lang":74,"syntax":293},"福如东海[fu2 ru2 dong1 hai3;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":296},"\n is a more poetic one, meaning \"may your fortune be as vast as the Eastern Sea.\" It's often paired with \n",{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":298,"children":300},{"lang":74,"syntax":299},"寿比南山[shou4 bi3 nan2 shan1;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":302},"\n, which means \"may your longevity be as tall as the Southern Mountain.\" Together, they make a traditional couplet wishing someone both fortune and long life.\n",{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":304,"children":305},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":307,"children":309},{"id":308},"other-common-greetings-and-wishes-in-mandarin",[310],{"type":38,"value":311},"Other common greetings and wishes in Mandarin",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":313,"children":314},{},[315],{"type":38,"value":316},"If you want to stand out a bit or show deeper cultural knowledge, try these alternatives:",{"type":33,"tag":99,"props":318,"children":319},{},[320,329,338,347,356],{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":321,"children":322},{},[323,327],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":324,"children":326},{"lang":74,"syntax":325},"步步高升[bu4 bu4 gao1 sheng1;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":328},"\n means \"rising step by step\" or \"promotions at every step.\" Perfect for someone in their career growth phase.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":330,"children":331},{},[332,336],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":333,"children":335},{"lang":74,"syntax":334},"学业进步[xue2 ye4 jin4 bu4;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":337},"\n wishes \"progress in studies.\" Great for students or anyone in school.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":339,"children":340},{},[341,345],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":342,"children":344},{"lang":74,"syntax":343},"天天开心[tian1 tian1 kai1 xin1;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":346},"\n means \"happy every day.\" It's less formal and more casual, good for close friends.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":348,"children":349},{},[350,354],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":351,"children":353},{"lang":74,"syntax":352},"平安喜乐[ping2 an1 xi3 le4;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":355},"\n wishes \"peace and joy.\" This one has a gentler, more peaceful vibe compared to the high-energy prosperity greetings.\n",{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":357,"children":358},{},[359,363],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":360,"children":362},{"lang":74,"syntax":361},"风生水起[feng1 sheng1 shui3 qi3;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":364},"\n literally means \"wind rises, water flows,\" which is a way of saying \"good fortune and smooth sailing.\" It's got that feng shui connection, which is pretty cool.\n",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":366,"children":367},{},[368],{"type":38,"value":369},"The best greeting honestly depends on your relationship with the person and what you actually want to wish for them. Prosperity greetings work for almost everyone, but health wishes for older relatives or success wishes for friends with specific goals feel more personal.",{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":371,"children":372},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":374,"children":376},{"id":375},"what-new-year-messages-to-send",[377],{"type":38,"value":378},"What new year messages to send",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":380,"children":381},{},[382],{"type":38,"value":383},"If you're texting or writing a card, you can definitely combine multiple greetings. Here's how people actually structure these messages:",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":385,"children":386},{},[387,389,393],{"type":38,"value":388},"Start with the main greeting like ",{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":390,"children":392},{"lang":74,"syntax":391},"新年快乐[xin1 nian2 kuai4 le4;h]",[],{"type":38,"value":394},", which simply means \"Happy Chinese New Year.\" Then add one or two specific wishes based on who you're greeting.",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":396,"children":397},{},[398],{"type":33,"tag":399,"props":400,"children":401},"strong",{},[402],{"type":38,"value":403},"For a friend:",{"type":33,"tag":99,"props":405,"children":406},{},[407],{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":408,"children":409},{},[410,413,415,418,420,423,425,429],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":411,"children":412},{"lang":74,"syntax":391},[],{"type":38,"value":414},"\n! \n",{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":416,"children":417},{"lang":74,"syntax":175},[],{"type":38,"value":419},"\n, \n",{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":421,"children":422},{"lang":74,"syntax":108},[],{"type":38,"value":424},"\n!\n",{"type":33,"tag":426,"props":427,"children":428},"br",{},[],{"type":33,"tag":430,"props":431,"children":432},"em",{},[433],{"type":38,"value":434},"Happy New Year! May everything go smoothly and may you achieve immediate success!",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":436,"children":437},{},[438],{"type":33,"tag":399,"props":439,"children":440},{},[441],{"type":38,"value":442},"For family:",{"type":33,"tag":99,"props":444,"children":445},{},[446],{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":447,"children":448},{},[449,452,453,456,457,460,461,464],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":450,"children":451},{"lang":74,"syntax":75},[],{"type":38,"value":414},{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":454,"children":455},{"lang":74,"syntax":275},[],{"type":38,"value":419},{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":458,"children":459},{"lang":74,"syntax":157},[],{"type":38,"value":424},{"type":33,"tag":426,"props":462,"children":463},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":430,"props":465,"children":466},{},[467],{"type":38,"value":468},"Congratulations and prosperity! Happiness to the whole family and good health!",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":470,"children":471},{},[472],{"type":33,"tag":399,"props":473,"children":474},{},[475],{"type":38,"value":476},"For business contacts:",{"type":33,"tag":99,"props":478,"children":479},{},[480],{"type":33,"tag":103,"props":481,"children":482},{},[483,486,487,490,491,494,495,498],{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":484,"children":485},{"lang":74,"syntax":391},[],{"type":38,"value":414},{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":488,"children":489},{"lang":74,"syntax":240},[],{"type":38,"value":419},{"type":33,"tag":72,"props":492,"children":493},{"lang":74,"syntax":249},[],{"type":38,"value":424},{"type":33,"tag":426,"props":496,"children":497},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":430,"props":499,"children":500},{},[501],{"type":38,"value":502},"Happy New Year! May your business prosper and wealth pour in!",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":504,"children":505},{},[506],{"type":38,"value":507},"You can also just keep it simple with one main greeting. Nobody's going to judge you for not memorizing 20 different phrases.",{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":509,"children":510},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":512,"children":514},{"id":513},"cultural-context-why-chinese-new-year-wishes-matter",[515],{"type":38,"value":516},"Cultural context: Why Chinese new year wishes matter",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":518,"children":519},{},[520],{"type":38,"value":521},"Chinese New Year greetings aren't just polite phrases. They're carrying wishes for the entire year ahead, which is why people take them seriously. The Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday in Chinese culture, and how you start the year is believed to influence how the rest of it goes. That's why you'll notice so many greetings focus on good fortune, prosperity, and health. These are the core things people hope for in the coming year.",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":523,"children":524},{},[525,530],{"type":33,"tag":399,"props":526,"children":527},{},[528],{"type":38,"value":529},"Red envelopes",{"type":38,"value":531}," with money inside carry these same wishes, which is why giving them is such a big tradition.",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":533,"children":534},{},[535,540],{"type":33,"tag":399,"props":536,"children":537},{},[538],{"type":38,"value":539},"The Chinese zodiac year",{"type":38,"value":541}," adds another layer. 2026 being the Year of the Horse (specifically the Fire Horse, which comes around every 60 years) means Horse-themed greetings are especially auspicious. People born in Horse years are thought to be energetic, independent, and charismatic, so wishes that play on these themes feel particularly relevant.",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":543,"children":544},{},[545],{"type":38,"value":546},"Using the right greeting shows cultural awareness and respect. It's similar to knowing that you say \"Merry Christmas\" instead of \"Happy Christmas\" in American English (unless you're British). The specific phrasing matters to people.",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":548,"children":549},{},[550],{"type":38,"value":551},"Anyway, if you want to level up your Chinese learning with real content, Migaku's browser extension and app let you look up words and phrases instantly while watching Chinese shows or reading articles. You can save greetings like these directly into your study decks and practice them with spaced repetition. There's a 10-day free trial if you want to check it out.",{"type":33,"tag":553,"props":554,"children":559},"img",{"src":555,"width":556,"height":557,"alt":558},"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku-cms-assets.migaku.com\u002FScreenshot_2026_04_23_034328_d2edbbfd8d\u002FScreenshot_2026_04_23_034328_d2edbbfd8d.png",1920,1080,"learn mandarin and cantonese with migaku",[],{"type":33,"tag":561,"props":562,"children":565},"prose-button",{"href":563,"text":564},"\u002Flearn-chinese","Learn Chinese with Migaku",[],{"type":33,"tag":56,"props":567,"children":568},{},[],{"type":33,"tag":60,"props":570,"children":572},{"id":571},"learning-more-chinese-through-immersion",[573],{"type":38,"value":574},"Learning more Chinese through immersion",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":576,"children":577},{},[578,580,586],{"type":38,"value":579},"If you're interested in actually learning Mandarin beyond just holiday greetings, the best approach is immersion. Watching Chinese shows, listening to music, and reading content in Chinese helps you pick up not just ",{"type":33,"tag":41,"props":581,"children":584},{"href":582,"rel":583},"https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku.com\u002Fblog\u002Flanguage-fun\u002Fflashcard-best-practices-language-learning",[45],[585],{"type":38,"value":22},{"type":38,"value":587}," but the cultural context behind phrases.",{"type":33,"tag":589,"props":590,"children":591},"blockquote",{},[592],{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":593,"children":594},{},[595,597,602],{"type":38,"value":596},"If you consume media in Chinese, and you understand at least some of the messages and sentences within that media, you will make progress. ",{"type":33,"tag":430,"props":598,"children":599},{},[600],{"type":38,"value":601},"Period",{"type":38,"value":603},".",{"type":33,"tag":34,"props":605,"children":606},{},[607],{"type":38,"value":608},"Words carry culture.🧨🎇",{"title":27,"searchDepth":610,"depth":610,"links":611},2,[612,613,614,615,616,617,618,619,620],{"id":62,"depth":610,"text":65},{"id":89,"depth":610,"text":92},{"id":140,"depth":610,"text":143},{"id":193,"depth":610,"text":196},{"id":258,"depth":610,"text":261},{"id":308,"depth":610,"text":311},{"id":375,"depth":610,"text":378},{"id":513,"depth":610,"text":516},{"id":571,"depth":610,"text":574},"2026-04-27T17:33:19.039Z","2026-05-29T02:53:40.587Z","2026-05-29T02:53:40.629Z","chinese",0,"April 27, 2026",[],[629,643,656],{"id":630,"documentId":631,"slug":632,"category":624,"lang":3,"title":633,"description":634,"image":635,"tags":639,"timestampUnix":642,"featured":19},8215,"jupszrbvfjrshodx18q7e1k0","huayu-enrichment-scholarship-free-mandarin-study-in-taiwan","Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Taiwan: How to Apply 2026","Apply for Taiwan's Huayu Enrichment Scholarship in 2026: NT$28,000\u002Fmonth stipend, eligibility, documents, deadlines, and country-by-country tips.",{"alt":636,"src":637,"width":17,"height":638,"previewOnly":19},"Huayu Enrichment Scholarship: Free Mandarin Study in Taiwan","https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku-cms-assets.migaku.com\u002Ffemale_minority_undergraduate_and_graduate_student_ca3f369a9f\u002Ffemale_minority_undergraduate_and_graduate_student_ca3f369a9f.png",788,[640,641],"resources","discussion","1779088800000",{"id":644,"documentId":645,"slug":646,"category":624,"lang":3,"title":647,"description":648,"image":649,"tags":653,"timestampUnix":655,"featured":19},8169,"y904eri7byechy4a4ml8ki49","how-to-actually-learn-chinese-in-2026-a-practical-guide","How to Learn Chinese in 2026: A Practical Guide","A concrete, opinionated guide to learning Chinese through immersion in 2026: characters, tones, grammar, and the native content that makes it stick.",{"alt":650,"src":651,"width":17,"height":652,"previewOnly":19},"How to Actually Learn Chinese in 2026: A Practical Guide","https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku-cms-assets.migaku.com\u002F700_068f29a263\u002F700_068f29a263.jpg",525,[640,641,654],"deepdive","1777830540000",{"id":657,"documentId":658,"slug":659,"category":624,"lang":3,"title":660,"description":661,"image":662,"tags":666,"timestampUnix":668,"featured":19},7898,"eq93hwa0i9t5g6qh5x3f59ct","how-to-actually-learn-chinese-in-2026-a-practitioners-guide","How to Learn Chinese in 2026: A Practitioner's Immersion Guide","A concrete, opinionated guide to learning Mandarin Chinese through immersion in 2026, with specific tools, shows, routines, and common mistakes to avoid.",{"alt":663,"src":664,"width":17,"height":665,"previewOnly":19},"How to Actually Learn Chinese in 2026: A Practitioner's Guide","https:\u002F\u002Fmigaku-cms-assets.migaku.com\u002FChinese_Mandarin_static_block_image_90795a24f5_3c095193c2\u002FChinese_Mandarin_static_block_image_90795a24f5_3c095193c2.png",367,[640,667,641,654],"culture","1777751580000"]