Everyday characterPicture

年

nián

year

Frequency
#45Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

Learned as one picture.

Originally a person carrying grain: one harvest is one year

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Words 4

  • 年niányearHSK 1 Estimated
  • 去年qùniánlast yearHSK 2 Estimated
  • 年级niánjígrade (in school)HSK 3 Estimated
  • 年轻niánqīngyoungHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 1

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  • 新年快乐!Xīnnián kuàilè!Happy New Year!