How to say it + what each ingredient means
During Lunar New Year, Lo Hei is believed to bring prosperity, wealth, and longevity. Read out the wishes as you add each ingredient — then toss high together!
Words:
恭 喜 发 财 (Gong xi fa cai) — “Congratulations for your wealth”
万 事 如 意 (Wan shi ru yi) — “May all your wishes be fulfilled”
ABALONE
年 年 有 馀 “Nian nian you yu”
Abundance and surplus throughout the year.
LIME
大 吉 大 利 “Da ji da li”
Great prosperity, good fortune & good luck.
PEPPER & FIVE SPICE POWDER
招 财 进 宝 “Zhao cai jin bao”
Sprinkled in hopes of attracting wealth & treasures.
OIL
财 原 广 进 “Cai yuan guang jin”
Pour in a circle — bless with numerous sources of wealth and growing profits.
CARROTS
鸿 运 当 头 “Hong yun dang tou”
Blessings of good luck.
GREEN RADISH
青 春 常 驻 “Qing chun chang zhu”
Wishing for eternal youth.
WHITE RADISH
风 生 水 起 “Feng sheng shui qi” & 步 步 高 升 “Bu bu gao sheng”
Achieving greater heights in everything you set out to do.
SESAME SEEDS & PEANUTS
金 银 满 屋 “Jin yin man wu”
May your home be filled with gold and your business prosper.
GOLDEN CRACKERS (PILLOW SHAPE)
满 地 黄 金 “Man di huang jin”
May gold cover the ground you walk on — wealth beyond measure.
PLUM SAUCE
甜 甜 蜜 蜜 “Tian tian mi mi”
Be blessed with sweet relationships.
Toss the salad an auspicious 7 times with loud shouts of “Lo Hei!” (捞起), and other New Year wishes to bring further wealth, longevity & happiness.