Etymology

Ghost Festival

Today it means: A traditional Buddhist and Taoist festival in Asia, when ghosts and spirits are said to emerge from the lower realm, and deceased ancestors are venerated. Full definition →

Chinese 鬼節 /鬼节
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  1. Chinese · calque of鬼節 /鬼节
  2. English todayGhost Festival

Calque of Chinese 鬼節 /鬼节 (Guǐjié).

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