重阳节 (Chóng yáng jié) — Double Ninth Festival (9th day of the 9th lunar month); a traditional Chinese festival for climbing heights and honoring the elderly
Definition
The Double Ninth Festival, on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. Traditionally a day for climbing high and honoring the elderly.
noun
Double Ninth Festival (9th day of the 9th lunar month)a traditional Chinese festival for climbing heights and honoring the elderly
Examples
- 重阳节。Jīn nián Chóng yáng jié shì xīng qī sì.The Double Ninth Festival falls on Thursday this year.
- 重阳节。Chóng yáng jié Rén men xǐ huan dēng gāo wàng yuǎn.During the Double Ninth Festival, people enjoy climbing high and looking far.
- ？Nǐ dǎ suàn zěn me guò Chóng yáng jié?How do you plan to spend the Double Ninth Festival?
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