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中元
Zhōngyuán
1. Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased
Noun

Character Breakdown

中
zhōng
central; center, middle; amidst; to hit (target), to attain; China; Chinese
HSK 1 4 丶
元
yuán
first; dollar; origin; head
HSK 3 4 丶

Compound Words (2)

中元节
Zhōngyuánjié
Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased
中元普渡
zhōngyuánpǔdù
Ghosts' festival on 15th day of 7th moon

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