Zhōng yuán jiédictionary entry
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Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased
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中元節 中元节 [Zhong1 yuan2 jie2] /Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased/

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