Chinese New Year

noun

: the new year according to the Chinese calendar

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Ne Zha 2 was a phenomenon, especially placed during the often lucrative Chinese New Year period during last year’s first quarter. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026 That was caused in part by lower box office revenue in China after a record Chinese New Year in 2025. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026 Every Chinese New Year, the restaurant hosts a large celebration with lion dancers, red envelopes, and of course, dumplings. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Christmas, Saint John’s Day, Ramadan, Diwali, Rosh Hashanah, Pesach, Vesak, Easter, and Chinese New Year. Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026 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 13 May. 2026.

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