新年

xīnnián
noun HSK 1 #4,325

Meanings

  1. 1 New Year

Examples

HSK 2
Xīnnián kuàilè!
Happy New Year!
HSK 2
Xīnnián nǐ yǒu shénme jìhuà?
What plans do you have for the New Year?
HSK 2
Xīnnián dào le, wǒmen quánjiā yìqǐ chī fàn.
The New Year has arrived, and our whole family eats together.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

xīn
nián