节 (jié) — how to say "festival" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 (gè)

Festival; measure word for lessons and sections

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#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes

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十月一日是中国的国庆,全国都放假。

October 1st is China's National Day, and there is a holiday across the country.

快到了。

The Spring Festival is coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "festival" in Chinese?

"festival" in Chinese is 节 (jié).

What does 节 mean in English?

节 (jié) means "Festival; measure word for lessons and sections".

How is 节 pronounced?

It is pronounced jié (written as jie). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "festival" in Chinese characters?

It is written 节.

What HSK level is 节?

节 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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