中元节

zhōng yuán jié

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1. Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased

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Child Words of 中元节

• 中 中 zhōng: within
• 中 中 zhòng: to hit (the mark)
• 元 元 yuán: currency unit (esp. Chinese yuan)
• 节 节 jiē: see 節骨眼|节骨眼[jiē gu yǎn]
• 节 节 jié: joint; node
• 中元 中元 zhōng yuán: Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased