Etymology

Double Ninth Festival

Today it means: A traditional Chinese holiday falling on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar. Full definition →

Chinese 重九
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  1. Chinese · borrowed from重九
  2. English todayDouble Ninth Festival

A calque of Chinese 重九 (Chóngjiǔ).

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