🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

新岁

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Xīn Suì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Xin Sui De/ɕin˥˩ swei˥˩ tə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"新岁是家庭团聚的时刻。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A phrase used to refer to the concept of a new year or new beginnings.

    "During the festival, families gather to celebrate Xin Sui De with traditional meals and festivities."
  2. 2

    A cultural reference to the celebration of the lunar new year in Chinese tradition.

    "Xin Sui De is marked by various customs, including fireworks and family reunions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Xin Sui De' originates from Mandarin Chinese, where 'xin' means 'new', 'sui' means 'year', and 'de' is a possessive particle. This phrase is often used in the context of discussing new year celebrations and has evolved in usage to signify renewal and fresh beginnings.

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