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Why do people eat mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival?

Foodmid-autumnfestivalsfamily

Chinese

月饼

Pinyin

yuèbǐng

Explanation

Mooncakes (月饼) are round like the full moon, symbolizing reunion and completeness. Families share them while admiring the moon — a tradition going back over a thousand years.

At a glance

Category
Food
Chinese
月饼
Pinyin
yuèbǐng
Tags
mid-autumn, festivals, family

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