The first character today is 新, xīn meaning new.
The second character is the one that we have already learned, 年 Nián meaning year.
The third character is 快, kuài meaning happy.
The fourth character is 樂, lè also meaning happy.
Altogether they mean Happy New Year! It's a little early to be using this phrase yet, but it's good to learn it in advance.
The second character is the one that we have already learned, 年 Nián meaning year.
The third character is 快, kuài meaning happy.
The fourth character is 樂, lè also meaning happy.
Altogether they mean Happy New Year! It's a little early to be using this phrase yet, but it's good to learn it in advance.
xīn is pronounced shin, with a 1st or high, level tone.
Nián is pronounced ni-yen, with a 2nd or rising tone.
kuài is pronounced k-why, with a 4th or falling tone.
lè is pronounced ler, also with a 4th or falling tone
