Here's How to Make Special CNY Greetings Appear in WeChat

By Bridget O'Donnell, January 28, 2017

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Chinese New Year is here, and WeChat is getting in on the fun.

Using certain phrases in chats will trigger special animations over the holiday, including coins and chickens.

Use this message to display coins: 财源滚滚

Coins

And this to display chickens: 鸡年大吉

Chicks

You're welcome. 

Happy CNY WeChatting!

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