Word: 往年 (wǎngnián) 往年 dictionary entry wǎngnián in former years Full dictionary entry for 往年 Example sentences using 往年 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 今年的季风来得比往年晚。 Jīnnián de jìfēng láide bǐ wǎngnián wǎn. This year the monsoon came later than usual. 今年的雨水比往年少。 Jīnnián de yǔshuǐ bǐ wǎngnián shǎo. There is less rain this year than in past years. 往年这时候这里很热闹。 Wǎngnián zhè shíhou zhèlǐ hěn rènao. In previous years, this place was lively at this time.