每年
How to Understand
每年 (měi nián) means 'every year' and is used to indicate a recurring event or action that happens annually. It emphasizes regularity and repetition over time.
The character 每 (měi) means 'each' or 'every,' and 年 (nián) means 'year.' Together, they form a compound indicating something that occurs on an annual basis. This phrase is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to describe events like festivals, traditions, or regular activities.
每年 is widely used in daily conversations, official documents, and literature. It often appears in contexts such as school schedules, business reports, or personal routines. For example, it can describe how often someone visits a place or participates in an activity. Understanding this phrase helps learners grasp the concept of time-based repetition in Chinese.