Every Chinese New Year, during reunion dinner, family members come together to do the 'prosperity toss' (Yu Sheng).

Not sure what to shout for Yusheng in Chinese New Year?

Here's something for you!

1) 年年有余 (Nian Nian You Yu) - The fish is added, symbolising abundance and excess through the year.

2) 大吉大利 (Da Ji Da Li) - The pomelo or lime is added to the fish, for luck.

3) 招财进宝 (Zhao Cai Jin Bao) - Pepper is then dashed over in the hope of attracting more money and valuables.

4) 一本万利 (Yi Ben Wan Li) - Then oil is poured out, circling the ingredients and encouraging money to flow in from all directions.

5) 鸿运当头 (Hong Yun Dang Tou) - Carrots are added indicating blessings of good luck.

6) 青春常驻 (Qing Chun Chang Zhu) - Then the shredded green radish is placed symbolising eternal youth.

7) 风生水起 (Feng Sheng Shui Qi) - After which the shredded white radish is added - for prosperity in business and promotion at work. 

8) 金银满屋 (Jin Yin Man Wu) - Peanut crumbs are dusted on the dish, symbolising blessings of gold and silver.

9) 生意兴隆 (Sheng Yi Xing Long) - Sesame seeds quickly follow, to symbolise a flourishing business.

10) 天天蜜蜜 (Tian Tian Mi Mi) - Yu Sheng sauce, usually plum sauce, is generously drizzled over everything, symbolising life will always be sweet.

11) 满地黄金 (Man Di Huang Jin) - Deep-fried flour crisps in the shape of golden pillows is then added with wishes that your house be filled with gold and blessed with prosperity.

 HUAT AH!