time noun / adverb HSK 2
every year · each year · annually
Meaning
每年 is a time expression meaning 'every year' or 'annually.' It's formed by combining 每 (each/every) with 年 (year). This word is used to describe actions, events, or situations that happen once per year or on a yearly basis.
Usage
每年 typically appears at the beginning of a sentence or before the verb to indicate annual frequency. It's common in both spoken and written Chinese. Native speakers use it to talk about yearly traditions, annual events, or recurring situations. Can be followed by specific time details like 每年春天 (every spring) or 每年的这个时候 (this time every year).
Examples
- 01我每年都回家过春节。.I go home every year to celebrate Spring Festival.
- 02这个城市每年吸引上百万游客。.This city attracts millions of tourists every year.
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Common collocations
- 每年一次once a year
- 每年都every year (without fail)
- 每年春节every Spring Festival
Origin
Straightforward compound of 每 (every) + 年 (year), following the common Chinese pattern of 每 + time unit to express regular recurrence.