新年

xīnnián

noun HSK 1 #4,325

Meanings

1 New Year

Characters

Examples

新年快乐！

Xīnnián kuàilè!

Happy New Year!

新年你有什么计划？

Xīnnián nǐ yǒu shénme jìhuà?

What plans do you have for the New Year?

Tips

culture

新年 can refer to both January 1st and Chinese New Year (春节 Chūnjié). Chinese New Year, based on the lunar calendar, is the bigger celebration with family reunions, red envelopes (红包), and fireworks.

Stroke Order

新 xīn

年 nián