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Expressing "year" with 年 (nián)
Time Expressions
Structure
Number + 年
Explanation
年 (nián) means "year" and is one of the most fundamental time words in Chinese. It can refer to a specific calendar year (e.g., 2024年), a duration (三年), or the concept of a year in general. It also carries cultural significance as in 新年 (New Year) and 过年 (celebrate the new year).
Examples
今年是我来中国的第一年。
Jīnnián shì wǒ lái Zhōngguó de dì yī nián.
This year is my first year in China.
2025年我打算换一份新工作。
Èr líng èr wǔ nián wǒ dǎsuàn huàn yī fèn xīn gōngzuò.
In 2025, I plan to switch to a new job.
新年快乐，祝你一切顺利！
Xīnnián kuàilè, zhù nǐ yīqiè shùnlì!
Happy New Year, wishing you all the best!