nung4 lik6 san1 nin4農曆新年农历新年
Jyutpingnung4 lik6 san1 nin4
Yalenùhng lihk sān nìhn
Definition
Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year.
colloquialfestivaltime
How it's used
Locals frequently shorten this to 新年 when the context is clear, as it is the most significant holiday of the year. While the formal term is used in media and official announcements, in casual conversation, people often refer to the period simply as 過年. It carries a strong cultural expectation of family reunion and specific rituals like visiting relatives.
Examples
Are you going home for dinner for Lunar New Year yet?
Many people went traveling abroad this Lunar New Year.
Related words
Common phrases
to celebrate Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year holiday
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
