English–Chinese
“give new year's greetings” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbài nián
Example
春节我去爷爷奶奶家拜年。chūn jié wǒ qù yé yé nái nǎi jiā bài nián
During the Spring Festival, I go to my grandparents' home to give them New Year's greetings.
How to say “give new year's greetings” in Chinese
“Give new year's greetings” in Chinese is 拜年 (bài nián).
New Year goodwill carried to family, friends, or elders through personal contact.
Example sentences with 拜年
今年我给爸妈打电话拜年。jīn nián wǒ gěi bà mā dǎ diàn huà bài nián
This year, I will call my parents to give them New Year's greetings.
Tips for using 拜年
- An English speaker may picture a doorstep visit, but Mandarin also uses this verb for a New Year greeting sent by phone or message.