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中秋节 · The words of Mid-Autumn
One full moon, one round cake, and the word that means both: 团圆.
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中秋节zhōng qiū jiéMid-Autumn Festival
中秋的词 · THE WORDS
| Character | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 月饼 | yuè bǐng | mooncake |
| 赏月 | shǎng yuè | to admire the moon |
| 团圆 | tuán yuán | reunion — round, complete |
| 灯笼 | dēng lóng | lantern |
| 满月 | mǎn yuè | full moon |
| 嫦娥 | Cháng'é | the goddess who lives on the moon |
团 and 圆 both mean round. The moon is round, the cake is round, and the family is complete. The festival puts all three in one word.
说这个 · SAY THIS
Zhōngqiūjié kuàilè!中秋节快乐！Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
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