How do you say “Happy New Year” in Mandarin Chinese?

HoukiBoshi: How do you say “Happy New Year” in Mandarin Chinese?
Phonetically spelt please, because otherwise I have no idea how to pronounce it.

Also, what is an appropriate gift to give to a close friend the same age as you for Chinese New Year?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Vanessa83
“Xin nian yu kuai” in Mandarin

Flowers or a nice plant are a good choice.

Answer by ßä®bié
新年快乐！ ( Happy New Year)

I don’t know about a gift, sorry! I hope this helps!

Answer by ssliao728
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新年快樂！
We don’t really give gifts to friends for Chinese New Year.
If you want to give a present, I guess it would be like a birthday present.

Answer by kristen
xin nian kuai le! (sing nee-ann koo-why ler)

mandarin oranges will be good. it represents good luck and is often exchanged during chinese new year.

Answer by Sniper M
Gong Xi Fa Cai

– Happy New Year

Answer by pretty_kitty_6163
you can give a sunflower which means prosperity ( i think ) or a red envelope with even amounts of money and some chocolate.