Chinese Vocabulary for 'New Year'
Learn key Chinese phrases and words related to celebrating the New Year. Ideal for beginners looking to expand their vocabulary.
倒计时 (dào jì shí)
countdown
In Chinese, '倒计时' is used to express the concept of counting down to a particular event or moment, similar to how 'countdown' is used in English. It can be used for any event such as a launch, party or new year.
Example sentences with 倒计时 →决议 (jué yì)
resolutions
The Chinese word '决议' is used similarly to the English term 'resolutions.' It often refers to decisions made or plans set, particularly in the context of a formal meeting or at the beginning of a new year. Just as in English, it can be used in both singular and plural forms, depending on the context.
Example sentences with 决议 →午夜 (wǔ yè)
midnight
In Chinese, '午夜' (wǔ yè) refers to the middle of the night. This term is often used in contexts such as describing the time of an event, in mentions about late-night activities, or in literary and storytelling contexts to set the stage for a particular scene.
家庭 (jiā tīng)
family
In Chinese, the word '家庭' means family. It is a term that is used to describe close relations by either blood ties or marriage. It often refers to people living together under the same roof, and it is a central and fundamental concept in Chinese culture.
日历 (rì lì)
calendar
The Chinese word for 'calendar' is '日历'. It is a system to organize time by days, weeks, and months, for purposes such as keeping track of events, appointments, and special dates. In China, there are two main systems: the traditional Chinese lunar calendar and the Western (Gregorian) calendar.
Example sentences with 日历 →时钟 (shí zhōng)
clock
In Chinese, the word for 'clock' is '时钟'. '时钟' is a noun that is used in reference to an instrument used for indicating and maintaining the time of the day, typically hung on the wall or placed on a desk. It is mostly used in sentences such as '请看看时钟' meaning 'Please look at the clock'.
烟花 (yān huā)
fireworks
The Chinese word '烟花' is used to refer to fireworks. It is commonly used during celebrations or festivals in China, especially during Lunar New Year to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck for the coming year.
Example sentences with 烟花 →祝福 (zhu fu)
blessings
In Chinese, blessings is translated to 祝福 (zhu fu). It is often used in the context of wishing health, happiness, and good fortune upon others during special occasions or general conversations.
Example sentences with 祝福 →聚会 (jù huì)
party
The Chinese word for 'party' is '聚会'. It is used to refer to a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment. In a sentence you could use it like this: '我周末要参加一个聚会' ('I have a party to attend this weekend').
香槟 (xiāng bīn)
champagne
The Chinese word '香槟' is used exactly like the English word 'champagne'. It can refer to the sparkling wine itself, or situations/events where such a wine is being enjoyed.
Example sentences with 香槟 →