English–Chinese
“new year” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn nián
Example
祝你新年快乐。zhù nǐ xīn nián kuài lè
I wish you a happy New Year.
How to say “new year” in Chinese
“New year” in Chinese is 新年 (xīn nián).
The turning point where one year ends and the next begins, including its special day and holiday period.
Example sentences with 新年
大家在街上庆祝新年。dà jiā zài jiē shàng qìng zhù xīn nián
Everyone is celebrating the New Year in the street.
Tips for using 新年
- A Chinese sentence about gifts, visits, or greetings may use 新年 (xīnnián, "New Year") for the celebration period rather than only one calendar date.