BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Hi there, how's it going in 2021? As another year comes to a close, it's a good time to look back.

It has become more of a trend in China and the rest of the Sinosphere for people to vote for one or more Chinese characters to reflect how they feel about the passing year.

In this spirit, we've chosen a set of nine Chinese characters that we believe best represent 2021. You are also welcome to nominate your own characters, or simply share your thoughts on the year!

Graphic Design & Text by Li Mangmang

Edited by Li Mangmang, An Xiya, Liu Lingyi & Zhang Liqing■