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年 (nián) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

年

nián

year

HSK 16 strokesRadical: 干 (dry)

Full dictionary entry for 年 →

Character Breakdown

Grain ripens once per harvest cycle — a year

Details

Pinyin	nián
Meanings	year
Stroke Count	6
Radical	干 (#51 — dry)
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#133 most common

Words Containing 年

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
年	nián	year	HSK 1
去年	qùnián	last year	HSK 2
年级	niánjí	grade	HSK 3
年轻	niánqīng	Young	HSK 3
年龄	niánlíng	Age	HSK 4
年代	niándài	years	HSK 5
年纪	niánjì	Age	HSK 5
青少年	qīngshàonián	Teenagers	HSK 5
拜年	bàinián	to pay a New Year call	HSK 6
常年	chángnián	all year round	HSK 6
成年	chéngnián	to grow up, adult	HSK 6

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

午

年 (nián) ≠ 午

牛

年 (nián) ≠ 牛

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 年 mean in Chinese?

年 (nián) means "year" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 年 have?

The Chinese character 年 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 干 (dry).

What is the radical of 年?

The radical of 年 is 干 (dry, Kangxi radical #51).

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