sòng​gù​yíng​xīn

to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new

Senses

送故迎新 sòng​gù​yíng​xīn to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new

To bid farewell to those departing, especially officials, and greet the arrival of newcomers

送故迎新 sòng​gù​yíng​xīn to ring out the old year and ring in the new

To send off the old year and usher in the new year

送故迎新 sòng​gù​yíng​xīn life of a prostitute

Metaphor for the life of a prostitute who constantly sees off old clients and welcomes new ones

References

synonym 迎新送旧/迎新送舊 送故迎新/送故迎新
see 送旧迎新/送舊迎新 送故迎新/送故迎新