年 (nián)
noun · Beginner · Numbers & Time
Meaning
English: Year
A period of twelve months.
Examples
🗣 我学中文三年了。
💬 I have studied Chinese for three years.
Etymology
‘年’ (nián) has roots in ancient numbers and represents the calendar year, with historical usages tied to agricultural cycles.
How & Where It’s Used
‘年’ is utilized in both spoken and written forms to refer to a year in a variety of contexts, ranging from formal to casual discussions.
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