gaa1 nin4 waa4 wui2嘉年華會嘉年华会
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Yalegā nìhn wàh wúi
Definition
Carnival; a celebratory event involving singing, dancing, food, and games.
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How it's used
While the full term 嘉年華會 is common, most locals simply use 嘉年華 to refer to any large scale festive event. It is frequently used for commercial events, such as outdoor funfairs or charity fundraisers, rather than just traditional cultural festivals.
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There is a carnival this weekend, shall we go together?
The school held a carnival, and many people attended.
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