Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

节日

/jiérì/Roman

English meaning: Festival / Holiday

Chinese (Simpl.) Definition

(中文)

节日是具有特定文化或历史意义的庆祝活动,中国传统节日多依照农历确定,蕴含丰富的民俗文化。

English Definition

A day or period of celebration, often with cultural or religious significance. China has numerous traditional festivals rooted in the lunar calendar, including Spring Festival (春节), Dragon Boat Festival (端午节), Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节), and Qingming Festival (清明节). These festivals preserve cultural heritage and strengthen family and community bonds.

Example

中国传统节日丰富多彩,春节是其中最重要的节日。

In English: China's traditional festivals are rich and colorful; Spring Festival is the most important among them.

Synonyms

  • 假日
  • 庆典

Antonyms / Opposites

  • 工作日

Literary Heritage

学而时习之,不亦说乎?有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎?

/Xué ér shí xí zhī, bù yì yuè hū? Yǒu péng zì yuǎn fāng lái, bù yì lè hū?/

Is it not a pleasure to learn and to repeat or practice what has been learned at due intervals? Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant quarters?

孔子 (Confucius) · Philosopher and Educator · 6th–5th century BCE

论语 (The Analects)

论语, Chapter 1 (Xue Er), Verse 1

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