年度

年度 means 'annual' or 'yearly' in English. It refers to something that occurs once a year or relates to a specific year, often used in formal or official contexts such as financial reports, planning, and evaluations.

The character 年 (nián) means 'year,' and 度 (dù) originally meant 'measure' or 'degree.' Together, they form a term that emphasizes the structured or measured nature of a yearly cycle.

年度 is commonly used in business, government, and education. For example, 年度计划 (annual plan) or 年度报告 (annual report). It reflects the importance of time-based planning and evaluation in Chinese culture.