How common it is
今年 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say jīnnián slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
今年可以用来表示当前的年份。例如，你可以用它来谈论今年的计划或事件。
今年可以用来表示当前的年份。例如，你可以用它来谈论今年的计划或事件。
Context note
今年通常用于描述即将来临或者正在进行的事情，比如新年、生日或者是即将到来的重要日期。
今年通常用于描述即将来临或者正在进行的事情，比如新年、生日或者是即将到来的重要日期。
5 examples
今年是2023年
jīnnián shì èr líng èr sān nián
This year is 2023.
今年我们一起去旅行吧
jīnnián wǒmen yìqǐ qù lǚxíng ba
Let's go on a trip together this year.
今年的春节很重要
jīnnián de chūnjié hěn zhòngyào
The Spring Festival this year is very important.
今年你几岁了？
jīnnián nǐ jǐ suì le?
How old are you this year?
今年妈妈生日
jīnnián māma shēngrì
Mom's birthday is this year.
5 mini stories
今年是2023年。我们计划去旅行。
Jīnnián shì èr líng èr sān nián. Wǒmen jihua qù lǚxíng.
This year is 2023. We plan to go on a trip.
今年我们一起去公园。妈妈说很安全。
Jīnnián wǒmen yìqǐ qù gōngyuán. Māma shuō hěn ānquán.
This year we go to the park together. Mom says it's very safe.
今年是爸爸的生日。我们买了一个蛋糕。
Jīnnián shì bàba de shēngrì. Wǒmen mǎi le yí gè dāngào.
This year is Dad's birthday. We bought a cake.
今年我们去动物园。看到了很多动物。
Jīnnián wǒmen qù zhòngwén yuán. Kàndào le hěn duō dòngwù.
This year we went to the zoo. We saw many animals.
今年是开学的日子。我们要好好学习。
Jīnnián shì kāixué de rìzi. Wǒmen yào hǎo hǎo xuéxí.
This year is the start of school. We should study hard.