In the past 12 months of 2019, some international events must have caught your attention that made you sad or hopeful, that set your blood racing. Whether it's a disaster or a triumph, a scandal or a celebration, the past gives us inspiration for the future.

What is the one word in your view that captures the global mood of the past year? What do you reflect on 2019 and what do you want to embrace in 2020?

Write down your answer and explain why. We will nominate five words, from which our readers will vote to reveal the one that will be China Daily app's 2019 Word of the Year.

How to participate:

1. Send your answers by Dec 10

2. Voting will start on Dec 12 and remain open until Dec 20

3. Final result will be announced on Dec 23

4. Grand prize will be awarded to the participants whose answer is voted as China Daily app's Word of the Year