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周年
zhōunián
Description
"周年"用来说一件事情已经过了整整一年或者几年。
"周年" is used to say that something has passed exactly one year or several years.
我们常常说公司成立五周年、结婚十周年。
We often say the company's fifth anniversary or the tenth wedding anniversary.
Meanings
周年zhōunián
anniversary; a full year since an event
今年是我们结婚十周年。
This year is our tenth wedding anniversary.
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Notes
- Etymology
周 (full cycle/round) + 年 (year), meaning a complete year cycle since an event.
- Nuance
usually preceded by a number, as in 五周年 (fifth anniversary).
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