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元宵

yuán xiāoHSK 6

元宵 (yuán xiāo) is an HSK 6 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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noun 名

  1. Englishyuanxiao (glutinous rice balls)

    • EX
      正月十五元宵节的时候，北方人习惯吃元宵。

      During the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, people in northern China traditionally eat yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls).

    • EX
      妈妈今天买了很多不同口味的元宵，有芝麻的也有红豆的。

      Mum bought yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls) in several flavours today, including sesame and red bean.