Meanings of 今年
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AI Study Notes for 今年
明年 (míngnián) - use 今年 (jīnnián) when referring to the current year, not the next year; 去年 (qùnián) - use 今年 (jīnnián) for the present year, not the last year.
Avoid confusing 今年 with 去年 (qùnián), which means 'last year.' This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when discussing plans or events to ensure clarity.
Though 今年 is not an HSK word, it can be useful for HSK Level 1 learners who are starting to form sentences about time. Focus on using it in basic sentences like '今年我去旅行' (This year, I will travel).
Learners often confuse 今年 with other time-related words. For example, saying '今年是去年' (This year is last year) is incorrect; it should be '今年不是去年' (This year is not last year).
Pronunciation of 今年
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How to say this year in Chinese
“this year” in Chinese is今年
今年 (jīnnián) means 'this year' and is commonly used to refer to the current year in both spoken and written Chinese. It can be used in various contexts, such as discussing events, goals, or changes that occur within the present year.
When to use 今年
Avoid confusing 今年 with 去年 (qùnián), which means 'last year.' This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when discussing plans or events to ensure clarity.
今年 or something close to it
明年 (míngnián) - use 今年 (jīnnián) when referring to the current year, not the next year; 去年 (qùnián) - use 今年 (jīnnián) for the present year, not the last year.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 今年 with other time-related words. For example, saying '今年是去年' (This year is last year) is incorrect; it should be '今年不是去年' (This year is not last year).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 今年
Next year is 明年 (míngnián).
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