Chinese · Culture & Society
节日
jiérì
Festival
Beginnernoun
Definition
A special day of celebration.
Example
中秋节是中国的传统节日。
Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional Chinese festival.
Etymology
'节日' (jiérì) combines '节' (jié), meaning 'section' or 'festival,' and '日' (rì), meaning 'day.' This reflects the concept of designated days for celebration.
How & Where It’s Used
'节日' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing various holidays and celebrations across China.