拜年
to pay a New Year call; to wish sb a Happy New Year
HSK 6
Pronunciation
拜4
Fourth tone: falling
年2
Second tone: rising
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Usage in this example
Used as a verb meaning to pay a New Year call and wish relatives and friends a Happy New Year during the Spring Festival.
Example sentence
春节期间,人们会走亲访友,互相拜年。
During the Spring Festival, people visit relatives and friends to wish each other a Happy New Year.