maang4 nin4盲年
Jyutpingmaang4 nin4
Yalemàahng nìhn
Definition
A year in the lunar calendar that does not contain the solar term "lap6 ceon1" (Beginning of Spring).
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How it's used
Traditional beliefs often label these years as inauspicious for major life events like weddings or moving house. While younger generations may be skeptical, it remains a common topic of conversation during wedding planning. The term specifically refers to the absence of the solar term 立春 within the lunar calendar year.
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This year is a year without Lap Chun, so many people choose not to get married.
Do you believe that getting married in a year without Lap Chun affects the couple's relationship?
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Common phrases
to get married in a year without Lap Chun
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a leap year, which is a completely different concept related to the addition of an extra month in the lunar calendar.
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