The word "新年" is formed by combining the character "新", which means "new", with the character "年", which means "year", resulting in a compound that literally signifies "new year".
Example Sentences
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我们喜欢新年。
Wǒmen xǐhuān xīnnián.
We like New Year.
新年是重要的节日。
Xīnnián shì zhòngyào de jiérì.
New Year is an important festival.
全家团聚庆祝新年。
Quánjiā tuánjù qìngzhù xīnnián.
The whole family gathers to celebrate New Year.
在新年里，人们互送祝福。
Zài xīnnián lǐ, rénmen hù sòng zhùfú.
During New Year, people exchange blessings.
为了迎接新年的到来，家家户户都进行了大扫除。
Wèile yíngjiē xīnnián de dàolái, jiājiāhùhù dōu jìnxíngle dàsǎochú.
To welcome the arrival of New Year, every household conducts a big cleanup.