Chinese

bàinián
Meaning: to pay a New Year call; to wish someone a Happy New Year
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

每年春節,我都會去爺爺家拜年。
每年春节,我都会去爷爷家拜年。
Every year during the Spring Festival, I go to my grandfather's house to pay a New Year call.
大年初一我們去拜年。
We went to pay New Year calls on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to visiting friends and family during the Lunar New Year.

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