庙会

廟會

miàohuì

noun HSK 7 #28,644

Meanings

1 temple fair; folk festival (held at or near a temple)

Characters

gathering; fair; meeting

Literally 'temple gathering' — a festive market and entertainment event traditionally held in temple grounds.

Examples

春节期间，公园里举办了热闹的庙会。

Chūnjié qījiān, gōngyuán lǐ jǔbàn le rènao de miàohuì.

During Spring Festival, a lively temple fair was held in the park.

庙会上有各种小吃和表演。

Miàohuì shàng yǒu gè zhǒng xiǎochī hé biǎoyǎn.

The temple fair had all kinds of snacks and performances.

Tips

culture

庙会 are one of China's oldest traditions, combining religious worship, commerce, and entertainment. Beijing's most famous are at 地坛 (Dìtán) and 厂甸 (Chǎngdiàn) during Spring Festival. Modern 庙会 are essentially outdoor festivals with street food, games, folk performances, and craft stalls.

Stroke Order

庙 miào

会 huì