saam1 baat3 fu5 neoi5 zit3三八婦女節三八妇女节
Jyutpingsaam1 baat3 fu5 neoi5 zit3
Yalesāam baat fúh néuih jit
Definition
International Women's Day on March 8th.
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How it's used
While the full name is used in formal contexts, many people simply refer to it as 三八節 in casual conversation. It is common for companies or shops to run special promotions or offer small tokens of appreciation for female staff on this day. The term is widely recognized but does not carry the same level of public holiday status as major festivals.
Examples
Is there a day off for International Women's Day this year?
The company will give gifts to female colleagues on International Women's Day.
Related words
Common phrases
celebrate International Women's Day
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