明年

míng nián

HSK 3.0 Level 1 Noun Common

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1. next year

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 去年 qù nián 去年 qù nián last year 时间: last year

Related words

2 items

• 今年 jīn nián 今年 jīn nián this year 时间顺序: this year
• 后年 hòu nián 后年 hòu nián 时间顺序: 时间顺序

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 明年 (next year) with 明白 (to understand). They sound similar but have completely different meanings.

Formality

Used in both formal and informal contexts; 明年 is standard for 'next year'.

Example Sentences

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我 明年 想去中国旅行。

I want to travel to China next year.

他 明年 就成年了。

He will reach adulthood next year.

他们打算 明年 移民到加拿大。

They plan to immigrate to Canada next year.

经济学家预测 明年 经济会增长。

Economists predict that the economy will grow next year.

我弟弟 明年 本科毕业。

My younger brother will graduate from the bachelor's program next year.

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Child Words of 明年

• 年 年 nián: year
• 明 明 míng: bright