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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'Christmas' with 圣诞节 (Shèngdànjié)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    过 + 圣诞节 / 圣诞节 + Noun

    Explanation

    圣诞节 (Shèngdànjié) is a noun meaning "Christmas," literally translating to "Holy Birth Festival." It combines 圣 (holy), 诞 (birth), and 节 (festival). It is widely recognized in Chinese-speaking communities and commonly appears in contexts about holidays, celebrations, and cultural exchange.

    Examples

    • 圣诞节快到了，你打算怎么过？

      Shèngdànjié kuài dào le, nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme guò?

      Christmas is coming soon — how do you plan to celebrate?

    • 我们全家每年圣诞节都会聚在一起吃饭。

      Wǒmen quánjiā měi nián Shèngdànjié dōu huì jù zài yìqǐ chīfàn.

      Our whole family gets together for dinner every Christmas.

    • 商店里到处都是圣诞节的打折活动。

      Shāngdiàn lǐ dàochù dōu shì Shèngdànjié de dǎzhé huódòng.

      The stores are full of Christmas sales everywhere.

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