English–Chinese
“tomb-sweeping day” in Chinese
How to say “tomb-sweeping day” in Chinese
“Tomb-sweeping day” in Chinese is 清明节 (qīng míng jié).
A spring festival that joins family remembrance at ancestral graves with seasonal outings in the open air.
Example sentences with 清明节
很多人会在清明节踏青赏花。hěn duō rén huì zài qīng míng jié tà qīng shǎng huā
Many people go on a spring outing to enjoy the flowers on Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Tips for using 清明节
- The English name highlights grave cleaning, but everyday Chinese discussions also connect this date with family travel and spring outings.
Other Chinese words for “tomb-sweeping day”
清明那天我们会去扫墓。qīng míng nà tiān wǒ men huì qù sǎo mù
On Tomb-Sweeping Day, we visit graves.