Definition
年前 refers to the period before the New Year, most commonly the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). It is used as a time noun to indicate the days or weeks leading up to the New Year. Note that 'last year' is expressed as 去年 (qùnián), not 年前.
n.
before the New Year (especially the Chinese New Year / Spring Festival)
Examples
- 年前。nián qián wǒmen dōu hěn máng.We are all busy before the New Year.
- 年前。Tā nián qián jiù huí jiā le.He went home before the New Year.
- 年前。Zhèxiē gōngzuò yào zài nián qián wánchéng.These tasks must be completed before the New Year.
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