after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over)
HSK 3, unknown, rank #8570, Hard
guòjié(guo4jie2) T4
1to celebrate a festival
2after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over)
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March 24, 2026
过节(過節)guòjié(guo4jie2)
The term 过节 (guò jié) means 'to celebrate a festival' in Mandarin. It is commonly used to refer to the act of participating in various cultural and traditional festivities, such as the Spring Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival. Additionally, it can imply the time after these celebrations have taken place.
Frequency#8570DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, festivals like 春节 (Chūnjié) are significant occasions for family reunions and traditional practices. The term 过节 embodies the spirit of these gatherings and the importance of cultural heritage.
Memory Tip
Think of 过 (guò) as 'passing' or 'going through' something, and 节 (jié) as 'a section' or 'festival'. Imagine passing through a joyous section of time filled with festivities, helping you recall both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 过节
guòjié(guo4jie2)
1to celebrate a festival
2after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over)
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About 过节
过节Simplified
過節Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L3AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
节日 (jiérì) refers to 'festival' as a noun, while 过节 (guòjié) specifically emphasizes the act of celebrating that festival.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 过 (guò) as 'passing' or 'going through' something, and 节 (jié) as 'a section' or 'festival'. Imagine passing through a joyous section of time filled with festivities, helping you recall both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Learners might confuse 过节 with just 节 (jié), which means 'festival' alone. The phrase is typically used in informal contexts, so it's best to avoid overly formal settings. Common collocations include 过春节 (guò chūnjié) for celebrating the Spring Festival.
HSK Study Tips
Although 过节 is not at a specific HSK level, it connects well with vocabulary related to holidays and celebrations. Focus on learning associated terms like 节日 (jiérì, holiday) and 过年 (guò nián, to celebrate the New Year) to build a comprehensive understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, festivals like 春节 (Chūnjié) are significant occasions for family reunions and traditional practices. The term 过节 embodies the spirit of these gatherings and the importance of cultural heritage.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 过节 in a literal sense without context, such as saying 'I will 过节 tomorrow' without specifying which festival. Correct usage would be '我明天要过春节' (I will celebrate the Spring Festival tomorrow).
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Cultural Notes for 过节
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In Chinese culture, festivals like 春节 (Chūnjié) are significant occasions for family reunions and traditional practices. The term 过节 embodies the spirit of these gatherings and the importance of cultural heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions about 过节
You can use 过节 for any traditional Chinese festival, such as 春节 (the Spring Festival), 中秋节 (Mid-Autumn Festival), or 清明节 (Tomb-Sweeping Day).
It is best to use 过节 specifically for Chinese festivals; for Western holidays, you would typically describe them using the specific holiday name.
No, 过节 is generally used in casual conversation. For formal contexts, consider using more specific phrases related to the festivals.
