Definition
新春 (xīn chūn) refers specifically to the first 10–20 days of the Chinese lunar new year, a festive period centered on the Spring Festival. It is more focused than 新年 (xīn nián, 'New Year' broadly) and overlaps with the early part of 正月 (Zhēng yuè, the first lunar month), but emphasizes the celebratory atmosphere of the new year's beginning.
noun
the Lunar New Year period (first 10–20 days of the new lunar year)the beginning of spring / new year (with festive connotations)
Examples
- 新春，！Zhù nín xīn chūn kuàilè, wànshì rúyì!Wish you a happy Lunar New Year and all the best!
- 新春，。xīn chūn qíjiān, jiājiā hùhù dōu tiē chūnlián.During the Lunar New Year period, every household pastes up spring couplets.
- 新春。Tāmen jìhuà zài xīn chūn qù nánfāng lǚxíng.They plan to travel south during the Lunar New Year period.
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