年
Meaning:
year; anniversary; a person's age
HSK 1
Frequency:
#2117
Pinyin:
nián
Strokes:
6
Radical:
干
How to Write 年 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "年" in Chinese
The Chinese character 年 (nián) means "year; anniversary; a person's age". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 年 include: 上年, 中年, 享年.
📚 Words and Phrases with 年
Common words containing this character
💬 Example Sentences with 年
See how "年" is used in context
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今年我二十岁。
I am 20 years old this year.
2
明年见！
See you next year!
3
去年我在北京。
I was in Beijing last year.
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A man 干 carrying grain, representing the annual harvest
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "年"?
- The pinyin is nián
- How many strokes does "年" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "年" mean?
- year; anniversary; a person's age
- What is the radical of "年"?
- The radical is "干"