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“temple fair” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmiào huì

Example

昨天我去了村里的庙会。zuó tiān wǒ qù le cūn lǐ de miào huì

Yesterday I went to the village temple fair.

Illustration for 庙会 (temple fair)

How to say “temple fair” in Chinese

“Temple fair” in Chinese is 庙会 (miào huì).

A temple-centered public gathering where ritual, folk performances, and a lively market come together.

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

Example sentences with 庙会

春节时,老街的庙会挤满了游客。chūn jié shí lǎo jiē de miào huì jí mǎn le yóu kè

During the Spring Festival, the temple fair on the old street was packed with tourists.

Tips for using 庙会

  • For English speakers, temple may suggest a quiet place of worship, but this word often points to a busy community outing with food, crafts, and performances.

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