We also call it the Lunisolar which means it is based on the exact astronomical observations of the moon’s phases and the sun’s longitude. The years coincide with the tropical year. Hence it has somewhat similarities to Jewish calendar in terms of 12 months (with 353-355 days) in an ordinary year, while 13 months (383-385 days) for a leap year.
The Chinese New Year in 2018 is 16th February and the many Chinese terms we use to describe this day are: Chinese New Year (Chinese: 春节, Chūnjíe; 农历新年, Nónglì Xīnnián; or 过年, Guònián), also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival.
In 2019, the Chinese New Year is on 5th February. Here you can see the pdf version of a Chinese calendar. Can you find the date marked with 春节?
Aren't you curious about your age based on the Chinese Calendar? Click here for an online Chinese Age calculator where you can find out at a click!
If you are planning to get married this year, and want to know the auspicious dates to pick from, here is an Online Almanac Calendar
Tung Shing (Chinese: 通勝) is a Chinese divination guide and almanac. It consists primarily of a calendar based on the Chinese lunar year.
Tung Shing (Chinese: 通勝) is a Chinese divination guide and almanac. It consists primarily of a calendar based on the Chinese lunar year.
Chūyī (初一)
Chūèr (初二)
Chūsān (初三)
Chūsì (初四)
Chūwǔ (初五)
Chūlìu (初六)
Chūqī (初七)
Chūbā (初八)
Chūjǐu (初九)
Chūshí (初十)
Shíyī (十一)
Shíèr (十二)
Shísān (十三)
Shísì (十四)
Shíwǔ (十五)
Shílìu (十六)
Shíqī (十七)
Shíbā (十八)
Shíjǐu (十九)
Èrshí (二十)
Niànyī (廿一)
Niànèr (廿二)
Niànsān (廿三)
Niànsì (廿四)
Niànwǔ (廿五)
Niànlìu (廿六)
Niànqī (廿七)
Niànbā (廿八)
Niànjǐu (廿九)
Sānshí (三十)
