How to Say ‘New Year’ in Simplified Chinese
新年
💬 Usage Tip: [新年] means “New Year.” In greetings you’ll often hear [过年] (celebrate the New Year) and [拜年] (pay a New Year visit).
🇨🇳 In China: In China, [新年] often refers to the Lunar New Year context during this season, with family reunions and holiday travel.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
新年
[xīn nián]
New Year
A common noun meaning “New Year.” In context it usually refers to Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), but can also mean the calendar New Year depending on situation.
新年到了，祝你万事如意！
The New Year has arrived—wish you everything goes as you wish!
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