yuán​nián

first year of a reign

Senses

元年 yuán​nián first year of a reign

The first year of an emperor's reign or after the adoption of a new era name

元年 yuán​nián inaugural year

The starting year of a significant era for a technology, industry, or movement.

元年 yuán​nián year one

The first year of a chronological era or religious calendar, such as AD 1

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