Definition
On this day, people often climb mountains, enjoy chrysanthemums, and drink chrysanthemum wine to ward off misfortune.
noun
Double Ninth Festival (9th day of the 9th lunar month)a traditional Chinese festival for climbing heights and honoring the elderly
Examples
- 重阳节。Jīnnián Chóng yáng jié shì xīngqīsì.The Double Ninth Festival falls on Thursday this year.
- 重阳节。Chóng yáng jié rénmen xǐhuan dēnggāo wàng yuǎn.During the Double Ninth Festival, people enjoy climbing high and looking far.
- ？Nǐ dǎsuàn zěnme guò Chóng yáng jié?How do you plan to spend the Double Ninth Festival?
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