Chinese New Year

noun

: the new year according to the Chinese calendar

Examples of Chinese New Year in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chinn also emphasized the ways her parents gave back to their community, having food delivered to the local hospital and inviting customers to join in a Chinese New Year’s celebration at the restaurant. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 19 July 2024 Every year, Chinese New Year parades are anchored by colorful dragon puppets held aloft by puppeteers. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2024 Directed, co-written by and starring Jia Ling, the film earned 3.46 billion yuan ($492 million) during Chinese New Year. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2024 Billions of people around the world kick off Chinese New Year celebrations on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, ushering in The Year of the Dragon. Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Chinese New Year 

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“Chinese New Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20New%20Year. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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