过年 (guò nián) — to celebrate the Chinese New Year; to spend the New Year holiday
Definition
Used specifically for celebrating the Chinese/Lunar New Year. 过节 is the general word for celebrating any festival.
verb
to celebrate the Chinese New Yearto spend the New Year holiday
Examples
- 过年。Wǒ měi nián dōu huí jiā guò nián.I go home every year to celebrate the New Year.
- 过年？Nǐ dǎ suàn zài nǎ lǐ guò nián?Where do you plan to spend the New Year?
- 。Wǒ guò le yí gè rè nao de nián.I had a lively New Year celebration.
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