Definition
新年 (xīn nián) is the general term for 'New Year,' covering both the Gregorian New Year (January 1) and the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival). In everyday speech, it most often refers to the Lunar New Year. Its sibling 元旦 (Yuán dàn) specifically means January 1st (New Year's Day).
noun
New Year
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 信念xìn niànsound-alikefaith; belief; conviction
Examples
- 新年！Zhù nǐ xīn nián kuàilè!Wish you a happy New Year!
- 新年？xīn nián nǐ yǒu shénme dǎsuàn?What are your plans for the New Year?
- 新年。Wǒmen yì jiā rén yìqǐ guò xīn nián.Our whole family celebrates the New Year together.
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