The word "狂欢节" (Kuánghuān Jié) is a modern Chinese compound noun formed through semantic combination, directly translating the Western concept of "Carnival." It is constructed logically from its three constituent characters: "狂" (kuáng) meaning "wild" or "unrestrained," "欢" (huān) meaning "joy" or "celebration," and "节" (jié) meaning "festival." Thus, the term literally and descriptively means "wild celebration festival," which accurately captures the essence of the pre-Lenten festivities characterized by revelry, parades, and masquerade balls.