年底 niándǐ the end of the year
the end of the year; year-end
How to remember 年底: 年 year + 底 bottom = the end of the year.
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How it is used
- Noun for the end of the (calendar) year, paired with 年初 (niánchū), the start of the year.
- 年底前完成 (niándǐ qián wánchéng) - finish before year-end.
- Common in work and finance talk: 年底奖金 (niándǐ jiǎngjīn), year-end bonus.