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年
nián
Description
“年”是很常用的词，可以指十二个月的时间，也可以指人的岁数或者过年的节日。
"年" is a very common word that can refer to a period of twelve months, a person's age, or the New Year festival.
我们常说“今年”“去年”，也常常说“过年”。
We often say "今年" (this year), "去年" (last year), and also "过年" (celebrate the New Year).
Meanings
年nián
year; a period of twelve months
我在这里工作了三年。
I have worked here for three years.
年nián
age; years of a person's life
他年纪不大。
He is not very old.
过年guònián
the New Year; Spring Festival
过年的时候我们全家在一起。
Our whole family is together during the New Year.
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Notes
- Nuance
年 is a measure word too — 三年 needs no extra classifier, unlike most nouns.
- Usage
今年/去年/明年 combine 年 with time words to name specific years.
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