小年

Pronunciation: /ɕi̯ɑʊ̯²¹⁴⁻²¹ ni̯ɛn³⁵/

“小年” is a Chinese word. Its 7 meanings in English:

noun

lunar year in which the last month has 29 days
festival on the 23rd or 24th of the 12th month of the lunar year when sacrifices are made to the kitchen god
Lantern Festival
off year (for fruit trees, bamboos, etc.)
a short lifespan
youth
nearly a year; a long time

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