Writing
节 (jié) — how to say "festival" in Chinese
节
Festival; measure word for lessons and sections
noun measure word · noun · verb
1. measure word for lessons, sections, paragraphsHSK 3.0 · level 3
noun measure word
2. festival; holidayHSK 3.0 · level 3
noun
3. to save; to economizeHSK 3.0 · level 4
verb
How to use it
Goes between a number (or 这/那) and the noun; a number can't attach to a noun without it.
今天有三节课。
jīn tiān yǒu sān jié kè
There are three classes today.
Radicals / Keys
艸
Grass
#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes
Collocations
一节课
yī jié kè
one lesson
Examples
十月一日是中国的国庆节，全国都放假。
October 1st is China's National Day, and there is a holiday across the country.
春节快到了。
The Spring Festival is coming soon.
Mnemonic
[jié-] In class the teacher calls out, «JAY, stop!» — and ticks off each 节 you finish. 🎉 After the third 节 the bell rings, and everyone runs to a festival with confetti.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "festival" in Chinese?
"festival" in Chinese is 节 (jié).
What does jie mean in Chinese?
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 and has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 节?
节 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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