Chinese calendar

American  

[chahy-neez kal-uhn-der, -nees] / tʃaɪˈniz ˈkæl ən dər, -ˈnis /

noun

1. the traditional calendar of China, in which the year consists of 12 lunar months with an intercalary month added seven times every 19 years to reconcile the lunar year of 354 days with the solar year of 365 days, time being reckoned in 60-year cycles with the first cycle dating from 2637 b.c.

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Etymology

Origin of Chinese calendar

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

The feelings were compounded by the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar.

From Los Angeles Times

Her multicultural church is planning a dinner as part of the coming Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunisolar Chinese calendar month.

From Washington Post

This was the first in-person celebration to mark the start of a new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar since the start of the pandemic.

From Washington Post

Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar, a time to gather with family, reconnect with friends and indulge in food and drink.

From Seattle Times

With 15 rabbits, Li and her staff will be busy over the holiday, the most important in the Chinese calendar.

From Seattle Times