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年年有余 (nián nián yǒuyú)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

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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