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年年有余 (nián nián yǒuyú) in AP Chinese Language and Culture

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Definition

年年有余 is a Chinese idiom that means "surplus year after year." It represents the wish for abundance and prosperity in every aspect of life.

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Topic 5.6: 5.6 Travel and Tourism | 旅游与观光 | 旅游與觀光

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