Chinese New Year

noun

: the new year according to the Chinese calendar

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Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026 Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year because it is based on the Chinese lunar calendar, changes with the moon’s orbit around the Earth. Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026 The editor has already joined the official Vogue China WeChat group and was seen at a company Chinese New Year gathering. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 Chinese New Year starts February 17, with traditional celebrations lasting 15 days. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Chinese New Year

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“Chinese New Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chinese%20New%20Year. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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