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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to New Year with 新年 (xīnnián)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    新年

    Explanation

    新年 (xīnnián) means "New Year" and can refer to either the Western New Year (January 1) or the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), depending on context. It is commonly used in greetings such as 新年快乐 (Happy New Year) and in discussions about holiday celebrations.

    Examples

    • 新年快乐！祝你一切顺利。

      xīnnián kuàilè! zhù nǐ yíqiè shùnlì.

      Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best.

    • 我们打算回老家过新年。

      wǒmen dǎsuàn huí lǎojiā guò xīnnián.

      We plan to go back to our hometown for the New Year.

    • 新年的时候，街上到处都是红灯笼。

      xīnnián de shíhòu, jiē shàng dàochù dōu shì hóng dēnglóng.

      During the New Year, there are red lanterns everywhere on the streets.

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