Chinese

xīnnián
Meaning: New Year
Part of Speech: Noun

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新
年

Example sentences

Happy New Year to everyone, and may everything go as you wish!
學校的新年晚會非常熱鬧。
学校的新年晚会非常热闹。
The school's new year gala was very lively.
元旦那天,人們慶祝新年的到來。
元旦那天,人们庆祝新年的到来。
On New Year's Day, people celebrate the arrival of the new year.
春節期間,千家萬戶都張燈結綵慶新年。
春节期间,千家万户都张灯结彩庆新年。
During the Spring Festival, thousands of households hang lanterns and decorations to celebrate the New Year.
新年快到了,大家都在忙著打掃房子。
新年快到了,大家都在忙著打扫房子。
Chinese New Year is coming, and everyone is busy cleaning the house.
農曆新年是華人最重要的傳統節日。
农历新年是华人最重要的传统节日。
Lunar New Year is the most important traditional festival for Chinese people.
我們家人終於在新年相聚了。
我们家人终于在新年相聚了。
Our family finally gathered together in the new year.
新年期間,許多人會到廟裡祈福。
新年期间,许多人会到庙里祈福。
During the New Year, many people go to temples to pray for blessings.
新年的時刻來到前,大家一起大聲倒數。
新年的时刻来到前,大家一起大声倒数。
Before the moment of New Year arrived, everyone counted down loudly together.
祝你新年快樂,萬事如意!
祝你新年快乐,万事如意!
I wish you a Happy New Year and that everything goes as you wish!

Usage Notes

Refers to the beginning of the year, often associated with celebrations.

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