Chinese

chūyī
Meaning: first day of lunar month; Junior High Year 1
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

初
一

Example sentences

We went to pay New Year calls on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
我們全家人都會在大年初一聚在一起吃早餐。
我们全家人都会在大年初一聚在一起吃早餐。
Our whole family gathers together to eat breakfast on the first day of the Lunar New Year.
奶奶每逢初一、十五都會去廟裡燒香拜佛。
奶奶每逢初一、十五都会去庙里烧香拜佛。
Grandma goes to the temple to burn incense and worship Buddha every first and fifteenth of the lunar month.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to the first day of the lunar month, especially the Lunar New Year.

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