Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
节日
jiérì
Description
节日是大家一起庆祝的特别的日子，比如春节和圣诞节。
A 节日 is a special day that everyone celebrates together, such as Spring Festival and Christmas.
在节日里，人们常常放假、吃好吃的东西，还会和家人朋友见面。
During 节日, people often have holidays, eat delicious food, and meet with family and friends.
Meanings
节日jiérì
festival, holiday; special celebration day
春节是中国最重要的节日。
The Spring Festival is the most important holiday in China.
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Notes
- Etymology
节 (festival/joint) + 日 (day) = a day of festival.
- Nuance
节日 refers to celebratory festivals; 假日 emphasizes days off from work.
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