Chinese Conversation · Level 67
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Chinese word
清明节
Pronunciation
Pinyinqīng míng jié
Meaning
- nounTomb-Sweeping Day
Example
家人一起在清明节扫墓。jiā rén yì qǐ zài qīng míng jié sǎo mù
The family visits the graves together on Tomb-Sweeping Day.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A spring festival that joins family remembrance at ancestral graves with seasonal outings in the open air.
Common phrases
清明节踏青qīng míng jié tà qīng
go on a spring outing on Tomb-Sweeping Day
清明节祭祖qīng míng jié jì zǔ
honor one's ancestors on Tomb-Sweeping Day
清明节吃青团qīng míng jié chī qīng tuán
eat green rice cakes on Tomb-Sweeping Day
Similar words
踏青tà qīng: The custom of going outside in spring for walks, play, and enjoyment of nature.
扫墓sǎo mù: The practice of cleaning an ancestor's grave and offering incense and other items.
祭祖jì zǔ: An act of showing respect to ancestors through gifts and other offerings.
Definition in Chinese
以二十四节气中的清明为时间标志的传统节日，人们在这一天扫墓祭祖、修整坟墓并常与亲友外出踏青，兼具祭祀与春游的意义。yǐ èr shí sì jié qì zhōng de qīng míng wéi shí jiān biāo zhì de chuán tǒng jié rì rén men zài zhè yì tiān sǎo mù jì zǔ xiū zhěng fén mù bìng cháng yǔ qīn yǒu wài chū tà qīng jiān jù jì sì yǔ chūn yóu de yì yì
Word origin
The name 清明节 (qīngmíngjié, "Tomb-Sweeping Day") combines 清明 (qīngmíng, "clear and bright"), the name of a solar term, with 节 (jié, "festival"), marking the traditional festival held at that time.
Usage tips
- The English name highlights grave cleaning, but everyday Chinese discussions also connect this date with family travel and spring outings.