As 2020 is drawing to a close, it is worth reflecting on this extraordinary and unusual year. Having experienced the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have sorrows, touching moments and also the courage to brave the wind and waves.

If you could sum it up in one word, what would be your key words for 2020? And what are your key words for 2021? Follow China Daily to hear what people from all walks of life have to say.

Video: Sun Xiaoyu

Reporters: Yao Yuxin, Pan Yixuan, Zhao Manfeng, Wang Zhen, Liu Kun, Wang Mingjie

Supervisors: Zhu Ping, Zhang Chunyan, Song Wei

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