中元节

Traditional: 中元節

Zhōng yuán jié

Dictionary entry

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

What does 中元节 mean?

中元节 (Zhōng yuán jié) 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)节jiēsee 節骨眼|节骨眼[jie1 gu5 yan3]

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How to pronounce 中元节

中元节

Zhōng yuán jié

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