Chinese
guònián
Meaning: to celebrate the Chinese New Year
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

過年
過
年
过年
过
年

Example sentences

We are going back to our hometown to celebrate the New Year.
他在過年前把家裡徹底打掃了一遍。
他在过年前把家里彻底打扫了一遍。
He gave the house a thorough cleaning before the New Year.
春節期間,很多人會回老家過年。
春节期间,很多人会回老家过年。
During the Spring Festival, many people return to their hometowns to celebrate the New Year.
每逢過年,大家都很快樂。
每逢过年,大家都很快乐。
Everyone is happy every time it is Chinese New Year.
過年期間,大街小巷都掛滿了紅燈籠,氣氛非常喜慶。
过年期间,大街小巷都挂满了红灯笼,气氛非常喜庆。
During the Lunar New Year, streets and alleys are hung with red lanterns, making the atmosphere very festive.
臘月裡,家家戶戶都忙著準備過年。
腊月里,家家户户都忙著准备过年。
In the twelfth lunar month, every household is busy preparing for the New Year.
過年時大家都會互相送禮。
过年时大家都会互相送礼。
Everyone exchanges gifts during Chinese New Year.
過年時,家家戶戶都會貼上紅紅的年畫。
过年时,家家户户都会贴上红红的年画。
During the New Year, every household puts up bright red New Year paintings.

Usage Notes

Refers to spending the Lunar New Year.

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