中元

Zhōng yuán

Dictionary entry

Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased

What does 中元 mean?

中元 (Zhōng yuán) has the following dictionary meaning.

1Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased

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中Zhōng(bound form) China; Chinese · surname Zhong 元Yuánsurname Yuan · Yuan dynasty (1279–1368)

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中元

Zhōng yuán

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