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Qing Ming

Qing Ming is the alternative form of Qingming.

Meaning of Qingming

Proper noun

Qingming

  1. The first day of the fifth solar term in the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, the 15th day after the Spring equinox (April 4 or 5).
  2. (China) Synonym of Tomb Sweeping Day, a Chinese holiday observed on that day.
    • Although the Hui in the northwest do not celebrate the Han holidays of Zhongqiu, Qingming, or even Chun Jie (Spring Festival), the Hui in most of China's cities gladly participate.2020, Dru C. Gladney, Muslim Chinese..., page 192

Questions about Qing Ming

What is Qing Ming the alternative form of?
Qing Ming is the alternative form of Qingming.

Words near Qing Ming in the dictionary

  1. qindarkë
  2. qindars
  3. Qindu
  4. qing
  5. Qing Dynasty
  6. Qing Ming
  7. Qing Ming Festival
  8. Qingcheng
  9. Qingchuan
  10. Qingdao
  11. Qingfeng

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