san1 lik6 nin4新曆年新历年
Jyutpingsan1 lik6 nin4
Yalesān lihk nìhn
Definition
New Year in the Gregorian calendar; New Year's Day.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to January 1st based on the Gregorian calendar, distinguishing it from the Lunar New Year. While the term is understood by everyone, locals often just use 元旦 or simply refer to it as the first day of the year. It is common to contrast this with 農曆年 when discussing holiday plans.
Examples
Are you off on New Year's Day?
We are going to Japan for a few days during the New Year.
Related words
Common phrases
New Year's Day holiday
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