How to Say ‘Year after year / every year’ in Traditional Chinese
年年
💬 Usage Tip: Doubling the word adds a rhythmic, “every single…” feeling. [年年] is often paired with another doubled word/idea in greetings.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Many New Year greetings love this repeating rhythm because it sounds catchy and auspicious, like a mini chant.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
年年
[nián nián]
year after year; every year
A reduplicated form emphasizing repetition over years; common in New Year blessings (年年… ).
祝你年年平安、事事順心。
Wishing you peace every year and everything goes smoothly.
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