Definitions
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- noun An annual Chinese holiday, marking the beginning of the
lunar year
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Examples
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This festival is commonly called Chinese New Year, and it is the biggest holiday in East Asia, said Tiffany Hu, whose father was born in Taiwan and still celebrates the holiday.
Kentwired.com Bethany English 2010
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This festival is commonly called Chinese New Year, and it is the biggest holiday in East Asia, said Tiffany Hu, whose father was born in Taiwan and still celebrates the holiday.
Kentwired.com Bethany English 2010
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But what happened just before and even during the Chinese New Year is the very opposite of Najib's Chinese New Year message, for the people of Penang and Malaysia are witnessing a most irresponsible and vicious campaign to play the racial and religious card to create division, discord and disunity in multi-racial and multi-religious Malaysia - which goes against everything advocated by Najib's 1Malaysia slogan and concept.
Lim Kit Siang Kit 2010
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Far away from home and missing the traditions and times they are used to spending with friends and family who are miles away, the Chinese New Year is a way for some students to celebrate together and share their culture.
Iowa State Daily 2009
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Christmas may have a shopping hold on the West, but in Asia, Chinese New Year is a force to be reckoned with.
A Dragon's Year, From Cuff Links to Kicks Jason Chow 2012
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After all, the expense is small if it guarantees government approval of your business license, and hongbao is part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
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Every spring, China's cities plunge into chaos as a tidal wave of humanity attempts to return home by train for the Chinese New Year.
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Every spring, China's cities plunge into chaos as a tidal wave of humanity attempts to return home by train for the Chinese New Year.
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After all, the expense is small if it guarantees government approval of your business license, and hongbao is part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
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After all, the expense is small if it guarantees government approval of your business license, and hongbao is part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Humility, Strength, Guanxi Laurie Underwood 2010
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