年度 (nián dù) — year in Mandarin

nián​ dù
“year”

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#1357 most common word · HSK 6 · CEFR C2

Pinyin colour key: tone 1 (high flat), tone 2 (rising), tone 3 (dipping), tone 4 (falling), neutral.

Tone breakdown

年度 is pronounced nián dù. Tap any syllable’s row to hear the whole word.

nián
second tone (rising, ˊ)
dù
fourth tone (sharp falling, ˋ)

In a sentence

Jīn niándù de xiāoshòu mùbiāo yǐjīng shíxiàn.

This year's sales target has been achieved.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 年度 mean?+

年度 (nián dù) means "year" in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you pronounce 年度?+

年度 is pronounced nián dù. It uses the tone 2 (rising), then the tone 4 (falling). Tap the character on this page to hear native audio.

How common is 年度 in Mandarin?+

年度 is the #1357 most frequent word in spoken Mandarin, so it is one of the first words worth learning.

Where 年度 fits

HSK 6 · CEFR C2
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