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Trung Thu
/tʂʊŋ˧ tʰu˧/
Mid-Autumn Festival
Vào đêm Trung Thu, trẻ em sẽ rước đèn lồng và ngắm trăng.
On Mid-Autumn Festival night, children will carry lanterns and admire the moon.
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A traditional Vietnamese festival held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, celebrating the full moon and family reunions.
Mọi người thường ăn bánh Trung Thu trong dịp lễ này.
People often eat mooncakes during this festival.
Also known as Tết Trung Thu, it is a major event for children with lantern parades and lion dances.
Collocations
bánh Trung Thumooncakeđèn lồng Trung ThuMid-Autumn lantern
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Cultural Context
Trung Thu is a time for families to reunite and children to celebrate with lanterns and mooncakes. It is one of the most important festivals in Vietnam.
Word Origin
From Sino-Vietnamese '中秋' (zhōng qiū), meaning 'middle of autumn'.
Usage Notes
The festival is celebrated with family gatherings, lanterns, and mooncakes. It is especially significant for children.
Word Breakdown
Trung
middle
rootThu
autumn
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh