On WeChat, greetings are typically kept short. Long texts are used less frequently—usually just 1–2 lines, sometimes with emojis. It’s important not just to “translate” a Russian wish, but to choose a formula that sounds natural in Chinese: Chinese greetings often revolve around wishes for success, prosperity, peace, and “smooth sailing.”
Below is a collection of universal phrases suitable for almost any occasion. Each phrase is given with Chinese characters, pinyin, and translation. At the end, you’ll find ready-to-use “copy-paste” message templates for different levels of formality.
1) The Most Universal Short Greetings (1 Line)
These phrases can be sent to both friends and colleagues—they are neutral and appropriate almost anytime.
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祝你一切顺利！
Zhù nǐ yíqiè shùnlì! — Wishing you smooth sailing / everything goes well. -
祝你一切都好！
Zhù nǐ yíqiè dōu hǎo! — Wishing you all the best. -
万事如意！
Wànshì rúyì! — May everything go as you wish. -
心想事成！
Xīnxiǎng shìchéng! — May all your dreams come true. -
顺顺利利！
Shùnshùn lìlì! — May everything go smoothly (a warm, colloquial variant). -
好运常在！
Hǎoyùn cháng zài! — May luck always be with you. -
诸事顺遂！
Zhūshì shùnsuì! — May everything go smoothly in all your endeavors (slightly more formal). -
平安喜乐！
Píng’ān xǐlè! — Peace and joy (a very pleasant, neutral formula).
2) Universal Wishes for Success and Progress (for Work/Study)
Suitable when someone starts a new project, takes an exam, gets a new position, or launches a business.
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祝你成功！
Zhù nǐ chénggōng! — Wishing you success! -
祝你工作顺利！
Zhù nǐ gōngzuò shùnlì! — May everything go smoothly at work. -
祝你事业进步！
Zhù nǐ shìyè jìnbù! — Wishing you career success and growth. -
祝你学业进步！
Zhù nǐ xuéyè jìnbù! — Wishing you success in your studies. -
加油！
Jiāyóu! — Go for it! / You can do it! (very common, friendly). -
一切顺利，越来越好！
Yíqiè shùnlì, yuèláiyuè hǎo! — May everything go well and keep getting better.
3) Universal Health Wishes (Neutral and Appropriate)
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身体健康！
Shēntǐ jiànkāng! — Wishing you good health. -
注意身体！
Zhùyì shēntǐ! — Take care of yourself / watch your health. -
平安健康！
Píng’ān jiànkāng! — Peace and health.
4) Universal “Congratulations” Phrases (When There’s a Clear Occasion)
If you know an event has occurred (promotion, launch, achievement), you can use a direct congratulatory phrase.
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恭喜！
Gōngxǐ! — Congratulations! (short, universal) -
恭喜你！
Gōngxǐ nǐ! — Congratulations to you! -
恭喜恭喜！
Gōngxǐ gōngxǐ! — Congrats-congrats! (friendly, slightly festive)
5) How to Make Your Phrase More “WeChat-Natural” (Without Extra Words)
Add a Greeting (Depending on the Situation)
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朋友 (péngyou) — friend/buddy (neutral)
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哥 / 姐 (gē / jiě) — “bro/sis” in a colloquial style (if the relationship is close)
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老师 (lǎoshī) — teacher/respectful address
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您 instead of 你 — more polite (business/elders)
Example:
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祝您一切顺利！ — more formal.
Specify the Occasion with One Word (If You Don’t Want to Elaborate)
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新开始 — new beginning
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新项目 — new project
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新工作 — new job
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新阶段 — new phase
6) Ready-to-Use Short Messages “Copy-Paste”
Neutral (Suitable for Almost Everyone)
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祝你一切顺利，越来越好！
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万事如意，心想事成！
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祝你好运常在，平安喜乐！
Friendly and Warm
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加油！祝你顺顺利利！
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恭喜你！一切都越来越好！
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祝你开心每一天，事事顺心！
Polite and Businesslike (For Clients/Partners)
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祝您一切顺利，事业进步！
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恭喜！祝您工作顺利，万事如意！
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祝您诸事顺遂，平安健康！
When Unsure of the Occasion (But Want to Show Support)
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祝你一切都好！最近顺利吗？ — “Wishing you all the best! How are things going?”
7) Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Message is too long. On WeChat, 1–2 lines are better.
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Overly “translated” style. Chinese wishes sound more natural when they’re brief and formulaic: 顺利、如意、平安、喜乐、成功.
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Inappropriate level of formality. For partners—use 您 and more reserved formulas (诸事顺遂 / 一切顺利). For friends—you can use 加油 and repetitions (顺顺利利).
Mini Cheat Sheet: 5 Phrases That Always Work
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祝你一切顺利！
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万事如意！
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心想事成！
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平安喜乐！
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恭喜！ (when there’s a clear occasion)
