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盂蘭盆會

简盂兰盆会 · 繁盂蘭盆會

Mandarin · pinyin Yú lán pén huì

Feast of All Souls (fifteenth day of seventh lunar month) (Buddhism)

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盂: yú · basin; cup
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盆: pén · basin, tub, pot, bowl
會: huì · to assemble, meet together; a meeting; an organization
兰: lán · orchid; elegant, graceful
会: huì · assemble, meet together; meeting

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2–2–2–4 · Yu2 lan2 pen2 hui4

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jyu4 laan4 pun4 wui2

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(Buddhism) Ghost Festival; Ullambana Festival

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