zit3 jat6節日节日
Jyutpingzit3 jat6
Yalejit yaht
Definition
Festival or holiday; a special day with historical or cultural significance, usually celebrated or commemorated.
neutralfestivaltime
How it's used
Refers specifically to days marked by tradition or public celebration, rather than just any day off. It carries a sense of social or cultural significance that distinguishes it from a regular holiday or weekend. When people talk about the atmosphere during these times, they often use the phrase 節日氣氛 to describe the collective feeling of excitement in the city.
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Will you go home for dinner on this festival?
Many festivals in Hong Kong have fireworks to watch.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 假期, which simply means a day off or vacation. Remember that 節日 implies a specific cultural or historical event, whereas 假期 can be any day you are not working or at school.
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