Gong hay fat choy!
In Cantonese, this means "happiness and prosperity."
Feb. 19 marked the start of the new lunar year, so you'll want to memorize and shout this phrase loudly and often.
The Chinese year is 4713, also known as the year of the goat, per the 12-year rotating animal zodiac.
According to the International Business Times, the goat -- considered to be the most feminine of the zodiac -- will usher in romance, beauty and prosperity this year; and it might just be the perfect time to break negative habits or resolve old grudges.
The celebrations for Chinese New Year, in particular, will run for 15 days and consist of parades, rituals, superstitions and, most importantly, food. It becomes a time of reunion and thanksgiving, as well as welcoming good fortune. BBC calls it "the world's annual biggest human migration" — people make about 3 billion passenger trips to celebrate.
We noshed on some traditional Chinese New Year foods that promote good fortune. Try not to drool.