元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié) — how to say "lantern festival" in Chinese

元宵节

Lantern Festival

noun

Character composition

元

first, beginning

宵

night

节

festival, holiday

Radicals / Keys

宀

Roof

#40 · mián · 3 strokes

艸

Grass

#140 · cǎo · 6 strokes

儿

Son, legs

#10 · ér · 2 strokes

Collocations

元宵节快乐

Yuán xiāo jié kuài lè

Happy Lantern Festival

庆祝元宵节

qìng zhù Yuán xiāo jié

celebrate the Lantern Festival

元宵节灯会

Yuán xiāo jié dēng huì

Lantern Festival lantern fair

Examples

元宵节是农历正月十五的传统节日。

The Lantern Festival is a traditional holiday on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

元宵节快乐!

Happy Lantern Festival!

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "lantern festival" in Chinese?

"lantern festival" in Chinese is 元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié).

What does 元宵节 mean in English?

元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié) means "Lantern Festival".

How is 元宵节 pronounced?

It is pronounced yuán xiāo jié (written as yuan xiao jie, yuanxiaojie). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "lantern festival" in Chinese characters?

It is written 元宵节.

What HSK level is 元宵节?

元宵节 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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