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    Expressing 'to celebrate a festival' with 过节 (guòjié)

    Actions & Events
    Frequency & Habit

    Structure

    Subject + 过节

    Explanation

    The verb phrase 过节 (guòjié) means "to celebrate a festival" or "to observe a holiday." It combines 过 (to pass/spend) with 节 (festival). It is a general expression that can refer to any holiday celebration. For example, 喜欢过节 means "to enjoy celebrating festivals."

    Examples

    • 中国人特别喜欢热热闹闹地过节。

      zhōngguó rén tèbié xǐhuān rèrènàonào de guòjié.

      Chinese people especially love celebrating festivals in a lively way.

    • 每次过节，我都会给家人打电话。

      měi cì guòjié, wǒ dōu huì gěi jiārén dǎ diànhuà.

      Every holiday, I call my family.

    • 在国外过节总觉得少了点什么。

      zài guówài guòjié zǒng juéde shǎo le diǎn shénme.

      Celebrating holidays abroad always feels like something is missing.

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