中元普渡

zhōngyuánpǔdù
Ghosts' festival on 15th day of 7th moon

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Entry Composition

1 中元 Zhōngyuán Ghost Festival on 15th day of 7th lunar month when offerings are made to the deceased
2 普渡 pǔdù
  1. (Buddhism, Daoism) to deliver all sentient beings from suffering
  2. (Tw) a ritual of making offerings, esp. to wandering spirits rather than gods or ancestors (abbr. for 中元普渡 zhōngyuánpǔdù)