鬼月

guǐyuè
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Ghost Month, the 7th lunar month

Examples

HSK 3
Hěnduō rén guǐyuè bù jiéhūn, yě bù bānjiā.
Many people don't get married or move house during Ghost Month.
HSK 3
Lǎorén shuō guǐyuè zuìhǎo bié qù yóuyǒng.
The old folks say you'd better not go swimming in Ghost Month.

Tips

culture
In folk belief, strongest in Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong and Southeast Asia, the gates of the underworld open on the 1st of the 7th lunar month and close at its end, and the wandering spirits are fed with offerings. The high point is 中元节 on the 15th.

Stroke Order

鬼 guǐ
月 yuè