中秋節 / 中秋节
Zhōngqiūjié
The English phrase "mid-autumn festival" is translated into Chinese as 中秋節 / 中秋节 (Zhōngqiūjié). If unsure, use 中秋節 / 中秋节. Wiktionary also lists 八月節 / 八月节 (Bāyuèjié).
Meaning: harvest festival (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 中秋節 / 中秋节 | Zhōngqiūjié |
| 八月節 / 八月节 | Bāyuèjié |
The term refers to the Mid-Autumn Festival, a harvest festival. To wish someone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, the standard phrase is 中秋節快樂. In a more informal context, you might use 中秋快乐 or greet friends with 祝你中秋快乐!
What does it mean word for word?
The term 中秋節 is composed of 中 (middle), 秋 (autumn) and 節 (festival/holiday).
How do you pronounce it?
Zhōngqiūjié
Did you know?
- While 中秋節 focuses on the autumn season, the term 節 is also used to describe the 'knots' or joints of a bamboo stalk, mirroring how holidays are intervals in the year.
- The phrase is deeply tied to the concept of 團圓, a word specifically describing the 'roundness' of a family unit that is not easily captured by a single English word.
- While the festival is known as 中秋節, many people celebrate by eating mooncakes, a tradition linked to the legend of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess.
Examples in context
- 愿你的生活像那圆月一样圆满May your life be as full and round as the moon
- 希望你在中秋佳节收获幸福和快乐Wishing you happiness and joy during the Mid-Autumn Festival
- 祝福你和你的家人在中秋节团圆Wishing you and your family a reunion during the Mid-Autumn Festival
- 中秋是一个和亲人一起享受美食的美好时光Mid-Autumn Festival is a wonderful time to enjoy delicious food with loved ones
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mid-autumn festival” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
