Definitions
- 1. New Year (Spring Festival) picture
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Word relationships
Related words
4 itemsSpring Festival couplet (the first line of which is pasted on the right side of a doorway at New Year, and the second on the left side)
Both are traditional decorations for Chinese New Year.
papercutting (Chinese folk art)
Another paper-based folk art used during Spring Festival.
door god
Door gods, often depicted in New Year pictures to ward off evil spirits.
paper cutting
Window paper-cuts, another Spring Festival decoration similar in festive function.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 年画 with 国画 (traditional Chinese painting); 年画 is specifically for New Year decorations and often has bright colors and auspicious themes.
Cultural notes
年画 are traditionally pasted on doors, walls, and windows during Chinese New Year to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
Example Sentences
1 shown这张 年画 真漂亮！
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