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春节
Chūnjié
Spring Festival
Beginnernoun
Definition
Chinese New Year, the most important Chinese holiday.
Example
春节的时候全家人一起吃饭。
At Spring Festival the whole family eats together.
Etymology
'春节' (Chūnjié) translates to 'Spring Festival,' combining '春' (chūn), meaning 'spring,' and '节' (jié), meaning 'festival' or 'holiday.' It marks the arrival of spring and the Lunar New Year.
How & Where It’s Used
'春节' is used in both formal and informal contexts during the holiday season, with celebrations and traditions observed nationwide in China.