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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to 'New Year's Eve' with 除夕 (chúxī)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    除夕 + 夜 / 在 + 除夕

    Explanation

    除夕 (chúxī) is a noun meaning "New Year's Eve," specifically referring to the last evening of the lunar year in the Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important dates in Chinese culture, marked by family reunions, special meals, and celebrations. 除夕夜 (chúxī yè) means "New Year's Eve night."

    Examples

    • 除夕那天，我们全家人围在一起包饺子。

      Chúxī nà tiān, wǒmen quán jiā rén wéi zài yīqǐ bāo jiǎozi.

      On New Year's Eve, our whole family gathered together to make dumplings.

    • 今年除夕你打算怎么过？

      Jīnnián chúxī nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme guò?

      How do you plan to spend New Year's Eve this year?

    • 除夕夜的烟花真的太美了。

      Chúxī yè de yānhuā zhēn de tài měi le.

      The fireworks on New Year's Eve were truly beautiful.