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“qixi festival” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqī xī

Example

今天是七夕。jīn tiān shì qī xī

Today is the Qixi Festival.

Illustration for 七夕 (qixi festival)

How to say “qixi festival” in Chinese

“Qixi festival” in Chinese is 七夕 (qī xī).

A yearly festival centered on a legendary reunion across the stars.

Full entry for 七夕: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 七夕

我们一起过七夕。wǒ men yì qǐ guò qī xī

We celebrate Qixi Festival together.

Tips for using 七夕

  • In the traditional story, magpies form a bridge across the sky so the separated couple can meet, making the bird a useful symbol to recognize in festival pictures.

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