celebrate the New Year; after the New Year
Meanings
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to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)
Refers specifically to the activities and celebrations during the Chinese New Year period. It's a festive verb.
This year we are going back to our hometown to celebrate the New Year.
During the New Year celebration, we eat dumplings, paste spring couplets, and set off firecrackers.
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The whole family gathers together to celebrate the New Year with great excitement.
verb
to be after the New Year/Spring Festival; to pass the New Year
Often used to indicate that an action will or should take place after the New Year period.
This matter isn't urgent; we can talk about it after the New Year.
Let's settle this debt after the New Year.
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The plan will be implemented after the New Year.
noun
next year; the coming year
informalA colloquial term for 'next year'. It often implies the time after the upcoming New Year, especially in spoken contexts about future plans.
This child should start school next year.
Let's buy a new car next year.
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I'll go traveling next year when I've saved enough money.