年前 (nián qián) — before the New Year (especially the Chinese New Year / Spring Festival)
Definition
Refers to the period just before the New Year (especially Spring Festival / 春节), when people finish work and travel home. Pairs naturally with 春节 or 年后 ("after the New Year").
noun
before the New Year (especially the Chinese New Year / Spring Festival)
Examples
- 年前。nián qián Wǒ men dōu hěn máng.We are all busy before the New Year.
- 年前。Tā nián qián jiù huí jiā le.He went home before the New Year.
- 年前。Zhè xiē gōng zuò yào zài nián qián wán chéng.These tasks must be completed before the New Year.
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