Chinese
jié
Meaning: section; joint; festival; (counter for lessons, train carriages, etc.)
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Handwriting

節
节

Example sentences

This train has twelve carriages.
這座城市下個月將舉辦一場音樂節。
这座城市下个月将举办一场音乐节。
The city will hold a music festival next month.
在國慶節的前夕,整個城市都裝飾得非常漂亮。
在国庆节的前夕,整个城市都装饰得非常漂亮。
On the eve of National Day, the entire city was beautifully decorated.
這部電影在國際電影節上獲獎了。
这部电影在国际电影节上获奖了。
This movie won an award at the international film festival.
這位導演憑藉新作品在國際電影節上獲得了大獎。
这位导演凭借新作品在国际电影节上获得了大奖。
This director won a grand prize at the international film festival with his new work.
中秋節,大家聚在一起吃月餅。
中秋节,大家聚在一起吃月饼。
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone gathers together to eat mooncakes.

Usage Notes

In this context, it acts as a measure word for train carriages.

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