Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'to admire the moon' with 赏月 (shǎngyuè)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    赏月

    Explanation

    The verb 赏月 (shǎngyuè) means "to admire the moon" or "to gaze at the moon," a traditional activity especially associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. It combines 赏 (to appreciate) with 月 (moon). For example, 人们在赏月 means "people are admiring the moon."

    Examples

    • 中秋节的时候，全家人一起赏月。

      Zhōngqiūjié de shíhou, quánjiā rén yìqǐ shǎngyuè.

      During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the whole family enjoys the moon together.

    • 我们搬了椅子到院子里赏月。

      Wǒmen bān le yǐzi dào yuànzi lǐ shǎngyuè.

      We moved chairs to the yard to enjoy the moon.

    • 古人喜欢一边喝酒一边赏月。

      Gǔrén xǐhuan yìbiān hējiǔ yìbiān shǎngyuè.

      The ancients liked to drink wine while enjoying the moon.

    Expressing 'to admire the moon' with 赏月 (shǎngyuè) | Chinese Grammar