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The word 圣诞 is formed by combining the character 圣, meaning "holy" or "sacred", with 诞, meaning "birth" or "nativity"; together they literally denote "holy birth", which is used to refer to the holiday of Christmas.

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圣诞节在十二月。

Shèngdàn jié zài shí'èr yuè.

Christmas is in December.

我们每年都庆祝圣诞节。

Wǒmen měi nián dōu qìngzhù Shèngdàn jié.

We celebrate Christmas every year.

你今年的圣诞节有什么计划？

Nǐ jīnnián de Shèngdàn jié yǒu shénme jìhuà?

What are your plans for Christmas this year?

我给家人买了许多圣诞礼物。

Wǒ gěi jiārén mǎile xǔduō shèngdàn lǐwù.

I bought many Christmas gifts for my family.

圣诞节的庆祝方式因国家而异。

Shèngdàn jié de qìngzhù fāngshì yīn guójiā ér yì.

The way Christmas is celebrated varies from country to country.

Word Definition - 圣诞

shèng dàn Christmas; sacred birthday (esp. of Emperor, Confucius, etc.)

Individual Character Details

圣 kū, shèng, shèng
诞 dàn