zung1 cau1 zit3中秋節中秋节
Jyutpingzung1 cau1 zit3
Yalejūng chāu jit
Definition
Mid-Autumn Festival; traditional East Asian festival on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.
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How it's used
Celebrations in Hong Kong are heavily focused on the mooncake and lantern culture, often involving family gatherings in parks or at the beach to view the full moon. While the festival is deeply rooted in tradition, the modern experience is defined by the exchange of mooncakes and the sight of children carrying lanterns in public spaces.
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Are you going home for dinner during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Many people are going to the park to play with lanterns this Mid-Autumn Festival.
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Common phrases
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
