Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival has 28 English words, such as Mid-Autumn Festival, bamboo, banyan tree, and cake. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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Mid-Autumn Festival//mɪd ˈfes.tɪ.vəl/ ˈɔː.təm/n. phr
A traditional harvest festival celebrated in Chinese and other East Asian cultures, held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, families gather to eat mooncakes and admire the full moon.
bamboo/ˌbæmˈbuː/
n. bamboo plant, bamboo species; n. bamboo material, bamboo wood
banyan tree
A banyan tree is a tropical fig tree that grows aerial roots from its branches, which can develop into additional trunks.
We rested in the shade of a large banyan tree near the temple.
cake/keɪk/
n. a sweet food made from flour, eggs, butter, and sugar, baked in an oven.
celebrate/ˈselɪbreɪt/
v. observe, commemorate, perform, conduct
figurine/fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin/
A figurine is a small, usually decorative statue or model of a person, animal, or creature.
flute/flu(ː)t/
A flute is a long, thin musical instrument that you blow across to make a sound.
full moon
the phase of the moon when its entire visible side is illuminated and it appears as a bright, round disk
We went for a walk by the lake under the full moon.
jade rabbit
In Chinese legend, the jade rabbit is a rabbit that lives on the Moon and prepares the elixir of life.
In Chinese legend, the jade rabbit lives on the Moon and prepares the elixir of life.
lantern/ˈlæntərn/
A portable lamp with a protective case that protects the light source from wind and rain.
lantern parade
an event in which people walk together carrying lanterns, often at night
We joined the lantern parade through the village after sunset.
lion dance
A traditional dance in which performers wear a lion costume and dance at celebrations.
We watched a colorful lion dance during the Lunar New Year celebration.
lotus seed
the edible seed of the lotus plant, often used in cooking or traditional medicine
She added lotus seed to the sweet soup for extra texture.
mask/mæsk/
n. face covering, disguise, protective covering, safety mask; v. to cover, to hide, to disguise, to obscure
moon
The moon is the large round object that moves around Earth and shines at night by reflecting light from the Sun.
The moon is bright tonight.
perform/pərˈfɔːrm/
v. execute, carry out, present, entertain
pumpkin seed
A pumpkin seed is the edible seed found inside a pumpkin, often roasted as a snack.
I saved a pumpkin seed from the pumpkin to plant next spring.
rabbit/ˈræbɪt/
n. a small animal with long ears, soft fur, and a short tail, that lives in a hole in the ground and is often kept as a pet.
reunion/ˌriːˈjuːniən/n
n. gathering, meeting; n. reuniting, reconnection
salted egg yolk
The yolk of an egg that has been preserved in salt, giving it a firm texture and rich, savory flavor.
The chef grated salted egg yolk over the noodles for a rich, savory flavor.
star-shaped
Having the form of a star, with points radiating from a center.
The child cut a star-shaped cookie from the dough.
sticky rice
A type of rice that becomes soft and very sticky when cooked, commonly used in Asian dishes and desserts.
We ate sticky rice with grilled chicken and mango.
sugar/ˈʃʊɡər/n
n. the sweet white substance, made from sugar cane or sugar beet, used to sweeten food and drinks.
tambourine/ˌtæmbəˈɹiːn/
A tambourine is a small percussion instrument with metal jingles in the frame that you shake or hit to make a rhythm.
the moon lady
A female mythical figure associated with the moon, especially one believed to live on it.
In the old tale, the moon lady watches over travelers at night.
toy/tɔɪ/
n. plaything, object for amusement; v. play, amuse oneself
wheat flour
A powder made by grinding wheat grains, used for baking and cooking.
I used wheat flour to bake a soft loaf of bread.
wood drums
Drums made of wood, used to produce rhythmic sounds when struck.
The musicians played wood drums during the ceremony.