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逢年過節

简逢年过节 · 繁逢年過節

Mandarin · pinyin féng nián guò jié

during holidays and festivals; on festive occasions such as New Year

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逢: féng · come upon, happen meet; flatter
年: nián · year; new-years; person's age
過: guò · pass, pass through, go across
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过: guò · pass, pass through, go across
节: jié · knot, node, joint; section

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2–2–4–2 · feng2 nian2 guo4 jie2

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(idiomatic) on New Year's Day or other festivals

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