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March 24, 2026
年度niándù(nian2du4)
年度 refers to a specific year, often used in formal contexts such as fiscal years or academic years. It denotes a time frame used for planning, reporting, or evaluating performance over a twelve-month period.
Frequency#4730DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 年度 is significant for businesses and educational institutions, as they often operate on annual cycles for evaluations and budget planning. This reflects a structured approach to progress and accountability in various sectors.
Memory Tip
Think of 年 (year) having a 'duel' (度) with time, marking the annual changes and milestones. Visualize a calendar page flipping, each year presenting new challenges and achievements, making '年度' synonymous with yearly reflections.
Meanings of 年度
niándù(nian2du4)
1year (e.g. school year, fiscal year)
2annual
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About 年度
年度Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4730Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
年度 (niándù) vs 年 (nián) — use 年 for general references to any year, while 年度 is more specific to formal contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 年 (year) having a 'duel' (度) with time, marking the annual changes and milestones. Visualize a calendar page flipping, each year presenting new challenges and achievements, making '年度' synonymous with yearly reflections.
Usage Notes
Be aware that 年度 is generally used in formal contexts, such as reports or official discussions. Common collocations include '年度报告' (annual report) and '年度计划' (annual plan). Avoid using it in casual conversation when simply referring to 'year'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 年度 connects to other advanced vocabulary relating to time and measurement. Focus on understanding its usage in business or academic settings, as well as its composition with other terms related to annual assessments.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 年度 is significant for businesses and educational institutions, as they often operate on annual cycles for evaluations and budget planning. This reflects a structured approach to progress and accountability in various sectors.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 年度 with 年, using them interchangeably in casual contexts. For example, saying '我每年都去旅行' (I travel every year) is correct, while saying '我每年度都去旅行' is awkward in spoken Chinese.
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Grammar Patterns of 年度
年度 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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经纪人将提出下____世锦赛奖金的问题。
Agents will raise the issue of prize-money for next year's world championships.
Example Sentences for 年度 (9)
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经纪人将提出下年度世锦赛奖金的问题。
jīng jì rén jiāng tí chū xià nián dù shì jǐn sài jiǎng jīn de wèn tí。
Agents will raise the issue of prize-money for next year's world championships.
Clients normally pay fees in advance, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
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接着，他又作为1962年度杰出业余运动员赢得了“詹姆斯·E.沙利文纪念奖”。
jiē zháo， ， tā yòu zuò1962 wéi 1962 nián dù jié chū yè yú yùn dòng yuán yíng“ dé le “·E. zhān mǔ sī ·E. shā lì”。
He went on to win the James E. Sullivan Memorial Trophy as the outstanding amateur athlete of
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在年度报告上，法官菲茨杰拉德附上了一篇长达120页的讨论稿。
zài nián dù bào gào shàng， ， fǎ guān fēi cí jié lā dé fù shàng le yī piān cháng120 dá 120 yè de tǎo。
Justice Fitzgerald included a 120-page discussion paper as an attachment to the annual report.
Cultural Notes for 年度
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 年度 is significant for businesses and educational institutions, as they often operate on annual cycles for evaluations and budget planning. This reflects a structured approach to progress and accountability in various sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions about 年度
年度 refers specifically to a defined year used for reporting or planning, while 年 is a more general term for 'year'.
It's best to avoid using 年度 in casual settings, as it is more appropriate for formal contexts.
Common phrases include '年度总结' (annual summary) and '年度目标' (annual goals).
