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“christmas” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshèng dàn jié

Example

今年的圣诞节我们回家过。jīn nián de shèng dàn jié wǒ men huí jiā guò

This year, we are going home for Christmas.

Illustration for 圣诞节 (christmas)

How to say “christmas” in Chinese

“Christmas” in Chinese is 圣诞节 (shèng dàn jié).

A yearly occasion that brings a religious story into public seasonal life through family gatherings, decorations, and exchange of gifts.

Full entry for 圣诞节: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 圣诞节

我们在圣诞节互送礼物。wǒ men zài shèng dàn jié hù sòng lǐ wù

We exchange gifts at Christmas.

Tips for using 圣诞节

  • In modern Chinese, the word appears in shop promotions and public event names as well as in family or religious talk, so the surrounding setting often shows which aspect is meant.

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