English–Chinese

“spend a holiday” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguò jié

Example

春节我们一般在家过节。chūn jié wǒ men yì bān zài jiā guò jié

We usually spend Spring Festival at home.

Illustration for 过节 (spend a holiday)

How to say “spend a holiday” in Chinese

“Spend a holiday” in Chinese is 过节 (guò jié).

A holiday period becomes time that people actively spend through rest, celebration, or gathering together.

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

Example sentences with 过节

春节他打算回老家过节。chūn jié tā dǎ suàn huí lǎo jiā guò jié

During Spring Festival, he plans to return to his hometown to spend the holiday.

Tips for using 过节

  • The verb does not require a large celebration; staying home, resting, or gathering quietly can all count as spending the holiday.

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