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March 24, 2026
周年(週年)zhōunián(zhou1nian2)
周年 (zhōunián) refers to the annual marking of a specific date or event, often used to commemorate significant occasions such as weddings, founding dates, or historical events. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to celebrate milestones, emphasizing the cyclical nature of time.
Strokes14Frequency#4224DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, anniversaries are important occasions, often celebrated with family gatherings or public events. For example, the 50th anniversary is known as the golden anniversary, which is a significant milestone.
Memory Tip
Think of 周 (zhōu) as a circle surrounding 年 (nián), representing the cycle of a year. Imagine celebrating a round birthday cake every anniversary, where each year adds another layer of frosting, signifying the passage of time.
Meanings of 周年
zhōunián(zhou1nian2)
1anniversary
2annual
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About 周年
周年Simplified
週年Traditional
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时间词time word (t.)Part of Speech
#4224Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
纪念日 (jìniànrì) refers to a memorial day or anniversary specifically for commemorating an event or person, while 周年 (zhōunián) emphasizes the annual recurrence of a date without necessarily implying a memorial context.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 周年 with 纪念日 (jìniànrì), which generally means 'commemoration day' and may not imply an annual recurrence. This term is often used in both formal settings (like corporate anniversaries) and informal ones (like personal anniversaries).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 term, 周年 connects to other time-related vocabulary such as 年 (nián, year) and 月 (yuè, month). Students should focus on using it in context, particularly in sentences discussing events or celebrations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 周年 with other time-related terms, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '今天是我的周年' (jīntiān shì wǒ de zhōunián) without specifying what the anniversary is, could confuse listeners; saying '今天是我的结婚周年' (jīntiān shì wǒ de jiéhūn zhōunián) clarifies it.
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周年 (zhōunián) refers to the annual marking of a specific date or event, often used to commemorate significant occasions such as weddings, founding dates, or historical events. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to celebrate milestones, emphasizing the cyclical nature of time.
When to use 周年
Be careful not to confuse 周年 with 纪念日 (jìniànrì), which generally means 'commemoration day' and may not imply an annual recurrence. This term is often used in both formal settings (like corporate anniversaries) and informal ones (like personal anniversaries).
周年 or something close to it
纪念日 (jìniànrì) refers to a memorial day or anniversary specifically for commemorating an event or person, while 周年 (zhōunián) emphasizes the annual recurrence of a date without necessarily implying a memorial context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 周年 with other time-related terms, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '今天是我的周年' (jīntiān shì wǒ de zhōunián) without specifying what the anniversary is, could confuse listeners; saying '今天是我的结婚周年' (jīntiān shì wǒ de jiéhūn zhōunián) clarifies it.
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Grammar Patterns of 周年
周年 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
