过节

guòjié

to celebrate a festival

Dictionary entry

to celebrate a festival; after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over)

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过节的时候,我们在家吃饭。

Guòjié de shíhou, wǒmen zài jiā chī fàn.

English

When we celebrate a festival, we eat at home.

大家都喜欢过节。

Dàjiā dōu xǐhuan guòjié.

English

Everyone likes festivals.

Goes with

  • 过节了it is festival time
  • 回家过节go home for the festival
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