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龙年
lóngnián
Description
龙年是十二生肖里的一个年份，每十二年就有一次。
The 龙年 is a year in the twelve zodiac signs, occurring once every twelve years.
很多中国人觉得龙年很好，喜欢在龙年生孩子。
Many Chinese people think the 龙年 is very good and like to have children in the 龙年.
Meanings
龙年lóngnián
Year of the Dragon (Chinese zodiac)
今年是龙年，我在龙年出生。
This year is the Year of the Dragon, and I was born in the Year of the Dragon.
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Notes
- Etymology
龙 (dragon) + 年 (year); one of the twelve zodiac years.
- Nuance
the dragon is the only mythical zodiac animal, so 龙年 is seen as especially lucky.
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