Hanzi sentence loop
年 - nián
year; CL:個|个[ge4]. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 年上 is a common expression.
年 in a real sentence
“”。 年上 is a common expression.Read 年 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 年
Click 年 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 年 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 年 |
| Pinyin | nián |
| English | year; CL:個|个[ge4] |
| Radical hint | 干 |
Short sentences you can say today
Sentence reps
Practice 年 in sentences
Do not memorize 年 as a lonely square. Hear a short sentence, log it, then recall the meaning.
Common words with this character
the older person in a romantic relationship; an older partner
the younger person in a romantic relationship; a younger partner
within the year; in the middle of the year; mid-year
years of age; age
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 年 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 年上 and 年下 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.