圣诞节

• 拼音: Shèng dàn Jié
• 汉字拆解: 圣 = holy, sacred; 诞 = birth; 节 = festival — Christmas

含义

Christmas. The annual Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25th.

While originating as a Western religious holiday, Christmas has become a popular commercial and social celebration in urban China, particularly among young people. Associated with shopping, decorations, parties, and gift-giving rather than religious observance for most Chinese celebrants.

例句

1. 商场里圣诞节的装饰已经布置好了。
2. 很多年轻人喜欢在圣诞节互送礼物。
3. 圣诞节那天，街上到处都是庆祝的人群。

用法指南

语境: holiday, celebration, commercial

语气: festive

正确说法

• 圣诞节快乐！(Merry Christmas!)
• 圣诞节有什么计划？(Any plans for Christmas?)

错误说法

• 注意圣诞节在中国主要是商业节日 (Note that Christmas in China is mainly a commercial holiday — religious references may not resonate)

起源与历史

Translation of 'Christmas' — 圣诞 (holy birth) + 节 (festival). 圣诞 literally means 'sacred/holy birth,' referring to the birth of Jesus.

文化背景

世代: Younger generations

社会背景: Urban