English–Chinese
“lantern festival” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyuán xiāo jié
Example
我们在元宵节看了花灯。wǒ men zài yuán xiāo jié kàn le huā dēng
We saw lanterns at the Lantern Festival.
How to say “lantern festival” in Chinese
“Lantern festival” in Chinese is 元宵节 (yuán xiāo jié).
A bright communal night of lantern viewing, sweet rice balls, and folk entertainment that centers on reunion and light.
Example sentences with 元宵节
孩子们在元宵节吃元宵，寓意团圆。hái zi men zài yuán xiāo jié chī yuán xiāo yù yì tuán yuán
Children eat sweet rice dumplings at the Lantern Festival, symbolizing reunion.
Tips for using 元宵节
- Holiday food can open a useful regional conversation because people may compare rice balls made by rolling the dough with those made by wrapping it around a filling.