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Be cautious with the tone here; 除夕 is pronounced with the second tone for 除 (chú) and the first tone for 夕 (xī). This term is typically used in a familial context and should be used in a neutral or formal register when discussing New Year celebrations.
As a level 5 HSK word, 除夕 connects with other vocabulary related to holidays and family gatherings. Students should focus on context and common phrases used around this time, such as 年夜饭 (New Year's Eve dinner) and 过年 (celebrate the New Year).
Learners often confuse 除夕 with other terms related to the New Year, such as 春节 (Chūnjié), which means Spring Festival. Remember that 除夕 specifically refers to the eve before the New Year celebration.
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How to say lunar New Year's Eve in Chinese
“lunar New Year's Eve” in Chinese is除夕
除夕 (Chúxī) refers to Lunar New Year's Eve, the day before the Lunar New Year when families gather to celebrate and prepare for the upcoming year. It is a time for reunion dinners, honoring ancestors, and various cultural traditions, marking the transition from the old year to the new.
When to use 除夕
Be cautious with the tone here; 除夕 is pronounced with the second tone for 除 (chú) and the first tone for 夕 (xī). This term is typically used in a familial context and should be used in a neutral or formal register when discussing New Year celebrations.
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Learners often confuse 除夕 with other terms related to the New Year, such as 春节 (Chūnjié), which means Spring Festival. Remember that 除夕 specifically refers to the eve before the New Year celebration.
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Common activities include family reunion dinners, cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck, and setting off fireworks to welcome the new year.
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