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過節

简过节 · 繁過節

Mandarin · pinyin guò jié

to celebrate a festival
after the celebrations (i.e. once the festival is over)

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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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4–2 · guo4 jie2

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gwo3 zit3

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verb · Etymology 1

to celebrate a festival
to be after the festivities; to be after a festival

noun · Etymology 2

(colloquial) courtesy; etiquette
(colloquial) grudge; conflict; animosity

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