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Chinese word
清明
Pronunciation
Pinyinqīng míng
Meaning
- nounTomb-Sweeping Day
Example
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.
More examples
每到清明，我们一家人去郊外踏青。měi dào qīng míng wǒ men yì jiā rén qù jiāo wài tà qīng
Every Tomb-Sweeping Day, our whole family goes to the countryside to enjoy spring outdoors.
Core concept
A spring festival that links a clear seasonal turning point with honoring ancestors and spending time outdoors.
Common phrases
清明节qīng míng jié
Tomb-Sweeping Day
清明扫墓qīng míng sǎo mù
visit graves on Tomb-Sweeping Day
清明踏青qīng míng tà qīng
enjoy spring outdoors on Tomb-Sweeping Day
Similar words
清明节qīng míng jié: The full name of the traditional spring festival centered on grave visits and ancestor worship.
祭祖jì zǔ: The practice of showing respect to ancestors through offerings and rituals.
Definition in Chinese
清明节是一个源于春季节气的传统节日，名称来自表示天气晴朗的“清明”，节日活动以扫墓、祭祖和踏青为主。qīng míng jié shì yí gè yuán yú chūn jì jié qì de chuán tǒng jié rì míng chēng lái zì biǎo shì tiān qì qíng lǎng de qīng míng jié rì huó dòng yǐ sǎo mù jì zǔ hé tà qīng wéi zhǔ
Word origin
The name 清明 (qīngmíng, "clear and bright") comes from the spring solar term associated with this time of year, and it later became the name of the traditional festival.
Usage tips
- 清明 (qīngmíng, "the Qingming holiday") is common as a short holiday name, while 清明节 (qīngmíngjié, "Qingming Festival") makes the festival meaning explicit.
Related words
- 清明节qīng míng jiéTomb-Sweeping Daynoun
- 清明时节qīng míng shí jiéTomb-Sweeping seasonnoun