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端午
duānwǔ
Description
端午是中国的一个传统节日，在每年农历五月初五。
"端午" is a traditional Chinese festival held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month each year.
这一天人们会吃粽子、赛龙舟，纪念古代的诗人屈原。
On this day, people eat zongzi and race dragon boats to commemorate the ancient poet Qu Yuan.
Meanings
端午duānwǔ
the Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of 5th lunar month)
端午的时候，我们全家一起吃粽子。
During the Dragon Boat Festival, our whole family eats zongzi together.
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Notes
- Etymology
端 means 'beginning' and 午 refers to the fifth (午) month in the lunar calendar.
- Nuance
Often expanded to 端午节 in everyday speech.
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