Festival

This “Festival” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with basic and commonly used vocabulary related to traditional and modern Chinese festivals. The content focuses on vocabulary, helping learners quickly grasp the necessary terms to communicate on this topic. The material is suitable for both beginners and those with a foundation in Chinese. Learners can combine this vocabulary set with other online Chinese learning resources for greater effectiveness. The material is compiled with the goal of helping learners approach Chinese easily and effectively.

节日
Writing practice noun L1
jié rì
festival
春节是一个重要的节日。
Chūn jié shì yīgè zhòngyào de jiérì 。
Lunar New Year is an important festival.
Use: A general term for all types of festivals, often used in formal or general contexts.
庆典
Writing practice noun L1
qìng diǎn
celebration, ceremony
公司举办了盛大的庆典。
gōng sī jǔ bàn le shèng dà de qìng diǎn 。
The company held a grand celebration.
Use: Only formal celebrations, usually on a large scale.
庆祝
Writing practice verb L1
qìng zhù
celebrate
我们庆祝国庆节。
wǒ men qìng zhù guó qìng jié 。
We celebrate National Day.
Use: The act of celebrating, often accompanied by the object being celebrated.
春节
Writing practice noun L1
Chūnjié
Lunar New Year
春节期间,人们会放鞭炮。
Chūnjié qījiān, rénmen huì fàng biānpào.
During Lunar New Year, people will set off firecrackers.
Use: The proper name for Lunar New Year.
中秋节
Writing practice noun L1
zhōng qiū jié
Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋节要吃月饼。
Zhōngqiū jié yào chī yuèbǐng.
Mid-Autumn Festival must eat moon cake.
Use: Proper name for Mid-Autumn Festival.
国庆节
Writing practice noun L1
guó qìng jié
National Day
国庆节是全国放假的日子。
Guó qì jié shì quán guó fàng jià de rìzi.
National Day is a national holiday.
Use: Proper name for National Day.
元宵节
Writing practice noun L1
yuánxiāojié
Lantern Festival
元宵节要吃汤圆。
Yuánxiāo jié yào chī tāngyuán.
On Lantern Festival, you must eat banh troi nuoc.
Use: Refers to the Full Moon festival, often accompanied by the activity of eating banh troi nuoc.
端午节
Writing practice noun L1
Duānwǔjié
Dragon Boat Festival
端午节要吃粽子。
Duān wǔ jié yào chī zòngzi.
On the Dragon Boat Festival, you must eat Chung cake.
Use: Proper name for Duanwu Festival.
灯笼
Writing practice noun L1
dēnglong
lantern
孩子们提着灯笼。
hái zi men tí zhe dēng lóng 。
The children hold lanterns.
Use: Decorative items commonly seen in festivals.
鞭炮
Writing practice noun L1
biān pào
cannon
过年要放鞭炮。
guò nián yào fàng biān pào 。
Fireworks must be set off on Tet.
Use: Commonly seen items in festivals, especially Lunar New Year.

Some vocabulary examples include: 节日 (jié rì): festival; 庆典 (qìngdiǎn): celebration, ceremony; 庆祝 (qìngzhù): to celebrate, to congratulate; 春节 (Chūnjié): Lunar New Year; 中秋节 (Zhōngqiūjié): Mid-Autumn Festival; 国庆节 (Guóqìngjié): National Day; 元宵节 (Yuánxiāojié): Lantern Festival; 端午节 (Duānwǔjié): Dragon Boat Festival; 灯笼 (dēnglong): lantern; 鞭炮 (biānpào): firecracker; Fireworks (yānhuā): fireworks; lion dance (wǔshī): lion dance; dragon dance (wǔlóng): dragon dance; performance (biǎoyǎn): performance; air (qìfēn): air.

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Vocabulary

From Pinyin Meaning
节日 jié rì festival
庆典 qìng diǎn celebration, ceremony
庆祝 qìng zhù celebrate
春节 Chūnjié Lunar New Year
中秋节 zhōng qiū jié Mid-Autumn Festival
国庆节 guó qìng jié National Day
元宵节 yuánxiāojié Lantern Festival
端午节 Duānwǔjié Dragon Boat Festival
灯笼 dēnglong lantern
鞭炮 biān pào cannon
烟花 yān huā firework
舞狮 wǔ shī lion dance
舞龙 wǔ lóng dragon dance
表演 biǎo yǎn perform
气氛 qìfēn air
热闹 rè nao bustling
喜庆 xǐ qìng joyful, happy
传统 chuán tǒng traditional
习俗 xí sú customs
活动 huó dòng work
仪式 yíshì ritual
祝福 zhùfú bless
喜悦 xǐ yuè joy
欢庆 huān qìng joyful, happy
盛大 shèng dà epic
隆重 lóng zhòng solemn
喜气洋洋 xǐ qì yáng yáng bustling, happy
热闹非凡 rènao fēifán extremely bustling
阖家欢乐 hé jiā huān lè happy family
祈福 qí fú bless
新年 xīn nián New year
祭祀 jì sì Sacrifice
游行 yóuxíng Parade
庆祝活动 qìng zhù huó dòng Commemorative activities
节日气氛 jiérì qìfēn Festive atmosphere
狂欢 kuáng huān ecstatic
烟火 yān huǒ firework
快乐 kuài lè happy
假期 jià qī holiday
丰富多彩 fēng fù duō cǎi rich and diverse
精彩 jīng cǎi wonderful, vivid
拜年 bài nián wish a Happy New Year
赏月 shǎng yuè moon watching
灯会 dēng huì lantern festival
主题 zhǔ tí topic
喜气 xǐ qì happy atmosphere
龙舟赛 lóngzhōusài Dragon boat racing
祭祖 jìzǔ Ancestor worship
红包 hóngbāo Lucky money envelope
民俗 mínsú Folk customs
文化 wénhuà Culture
传承 chuánchéng Inheritance
年味 niánwèi Tet atmosphere
礼物 lǐwù Present
欢乐 huānlè Happy
普天同庆 pǔtiān tóngqìng The whole country is happy
载歌载舞 zàigē zàiwǔ Singing and dancing
欢度佳节 huāndù jiājié Happy Holidays
欢声笑语 huānshēng xiàoyǔ Tiếng cười nói vui vẻ
龙舟 lóng zhōu Thuyền rồng
放假 fàng jià Nghỉ lễ
其乐融融 qí lè róng róng Vui vẻ hòa thuận
欢聚一堂 huān jù yī táng Tụ họp đông đủ
灯火辉煌 dēng huǒ huī huáng Đèn đuốc sáng trưng