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Lunar New Year
noun[ S ]
(alsolunar new year)uk /ˌluːnə ˌnjuː ˈjɪər/ us /ˌluːnɚ ˈnuː ˌjɪr/
the beginning of the year according to the calendars of China, Vietnam, Korea, and some other East Asian countries, when there are celebrations for several days: 阴历新年
The most important holiday in Chinese culture is the Lunar New Year.中国文化中最重要的节日是农历新年。
Vietnam is preparing for next month's Lunar New Year holiday, known as Tet.
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Chinese New Year
the beginning of the year according to any system that uses a lunar calendar(= any of various systems for measuring the days, weeks, and months of the year that are based on the phases of the moon):
In Iran, they have a lunar new year celebration unrelated to Islam.
Hoobiyee is a First Nation event celebrating the Nisga’a Lunar New Year.
As the lunar new year holiday began, millions made their annual trip home.
For millions of migrant workers, Lunar New Year is their only chance to see families all year.
Many people in the Asian countries celebrate the lunar new year, including China, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
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