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年度 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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年度
niándù
year (e.g. school year, fiscal year)
HSK 6, n, 15 strokes, rank #4730, Hard
年度
niándù
annual
HSK 6, n, 15 strokes, rank #4730, Hard
niándù(nian2du4)nian du T2
1year (e.g. school year, fiscal year)
2annual
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March 24, 2026
年度niándù(nian2du4)
年度 refers to a specific year, often used in formal contexts such as fiscal years or academic years. It denotes a time frame used for planning, reporting, or evaluating performance over a twelve-month period.
Strokes15Frequency#4730DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 年度 is significant for businesses and educational institutions, as they often operate on annual cycles for evaluations and budget planning. This reflects a structured approach to progress and accountability in various sectors.
Memory tip
Think of 年 (year) having a 'duel' (度) with time, marking the annual changes and milestones. Visualize a calendar page flipping, each year presenting new challenges and achievements, making '年度' synonymous with yearly reflections.
Meanings of 年度
niándù(nian2du4)
1year (e.g. school year, fiscal year)
2annual
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About 年度
年度Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4730Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
年度 (niándù) vs 年 (nián) — use 年 for general references to any year, while 年度 is more specific to formal contexts.
Usage Notes
Be aware that 年度 is generally used in formal contexts, such as reports or official discussions. Common collocations include '年度报告' (annual report) and '年度计划' (annual plan). Avoid using it in casual conversation when simply referring to 'year'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 年度 connects to other advanced vocabulary relating to time and measurement. Focus on understanding its usage in business or academic settings, as well as its composition with other terms related to annual assessments.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 年度 with 年, using them interchangeably in casual contexts. For example, saying '我每年都去旅行' (I travel every year) is correct, while saying '我每年度都去旅行' is awkward in spoken Chinese.
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How to say year (e.g. school year, fiscal year) in Chinese
“year (e.g. school year, fiscal year)” in Chinese is年度niándù
年度 refers to a specific year, often used in formal contexts such as fiscal years or academic years. It denotes a time frame used for planning, reporting, or evaluating performance over a twelve-month period.
When to use 年度
Be aware that 年度 is generally used in formal contexts, such as reports or official discussions. Common collocations include '年度报告' (annual report) and '年度计划' (annual plan). Avoid using it in casual conversation when simply referring to 'year'.
年度 or something close to it
年度 (niándù) vs 年 (nián) — use 年 for general references to any year, while 年度 is more specific to formal contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 年度 with 年, using them interchangeably in casual contexts. For example, saying '我每年都去旅行' (I travel every year) is correct, while saying '我每年度都去旅行' is awkward in spoken Chinese.
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Grammar patterns of 年度
年度 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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经纪人将提出下____世锦赛奖金的问题。
Agents will raise the issue of prize-money for next year's world championships.
