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节
jié
Description
"节"可以指节日，比如春节；也可以指课的段落，一节课就是一段学习时间。
"节" can refer to a festival, like the Spring Festival; it can also mean a section of a class, with one "节" being a period of study.
Meanings
节jié
festival; holiday
春节是最重要的节日。
The Spring Festival is the most important holiday.
节jié
measure word for classes, sections, segments
今天我有四节课。
I have four classes today.
节jié
to save; to economize
我们要节约用水。
We need to save water.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
original meaning is the joint of bamboo, extended to 'segment' and 'juncture in time'.
- Nuance
as a measure word 节 counts things divided into segments, like class periods or train cars.
In videos
“十一月十一号是一个很大的购物节。”
“14节正课加四节拓展课”
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