How to Say ‘Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)’ in Simplified Chinese
春节
💬 Usage Tip: [春] = “spring,” [节] = “festival.” It’s the official name for Chinese New Year.
🇨🇳 In China: This is China’s biggest family holiday—think reunion dinner, red envelopes, and lots of fireworks (where allowed).
Word-by-Word Breakdown
春节
[chūn jié]
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
The official name for Chinese New Year. Used in formal greetings like “春节快乐.”
春节期间大家会拜年。
During the Spring Festival, people visit and exchange New Year greetings.
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