国庆节
Guóqìngjié
National day · trad. 國慶節
国庆节 (Guóqìngjié) is China's National Day, celebrated on October 1st each year. It commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China and is a major public holiday.
What does 国庆节 (Guóqìngjié) mean?
国庆节 (Guóqìngjié) means “national day” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “National Day festival.”
When to use it
Neutral and formal, as it refers to a specific national holiday. It's commonly used when discussing the holiday, travel plans, or public events around early October.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “gwor-CHING-jyeh.” 国 rises, 庆 falls sharply, and 节 rises.
Other ways to say it
- 国庆GuóqìngNational Day (short form)
- 国庆假期Guóqìng jiàqīNational Day holiday
- 国庆黄金周Guóqìng huángjīnzhōuNational Day Golden Week
Examples
国庆节是每年的十月一日。
Guóqìngjié shì měinián de Shíyuè yīrì.
National Day is on October 1st every year.
国庆节我们去哪里玩？
Guóqìngjié wǒmen qù nǎli wán?
Where shall we go for National Day?
国庆假期很多人会选择出门旅游。
Guóqìng jiàqī hěnduō rén huì xuǎnzé chūmén lǚyóu.
During the National Day holiday, many people choose to travel.
Pro tip: The holiday is often associated with a week-long “Golden Week” (黄金周) for travel and family gatherings.
Related phrases
国庆节快乐 · Happy national day黄金周 · Golden week重阳节快乐 · Happy double ninth festival
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