周年 zhōunián anniversary
anniversary; annual
How to remember 周年: 周 week + 年 year = anniversary.
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How it is used
- An anniversary (of years elapsed) - 十周年 (shí zhōunián) tenth anniversary; 结婚周年 (jiéhūn zhōunián) wedding anniversary.
- Always counts full years; pairs with a number: 五十周年纪念 (wǔshí zhōunián jìniàn) 50th anniversary commemoration.
- Contrast 纪念日 (jìniànrì), the memorial date itself; 周年 emphasizes the count of years.