Chinese New Year

noun

: the new year according to the Chinese calendar

Examples of Chinese New Year in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The sanctions are expected to be lifted in time for Chinese New Year, when delicacies such as rock lobster are in hot demand. Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 10 Oct. 2024 There might be a major rebound in consumer spending during the upcoming Chinese New Year, Rein said, after the country digests the latest round of government stimulus. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024 That same month, an angry group of people in Chinatown torched a Waymo car in the middle of a Chinese New Year celebration. Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024 Viewed as the second most important festival after Chinese New Year, this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival runs from Sunday to Tuesday. Denni Hu, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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