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怀念	huáiniàn	yearn
委屈	wěiqu	chagrin
动人	dòngrén	charming
竹叶	zhúyè	bamboo leaf
糯米	nuòmǐ	sticky rice
纪念	jìniàn	commemorate
打败	dǎbài	defeat
投江	tóujiāng	dive
自杀	zìshā	suicide

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There are so many traditional festivals in China, and the most well-known one is the Dragon Boat Festival. Do you know the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival? It is designed to commemorate an ancient Chinese patriotic poet Qu Yuan. It is a festival with a sad story. On the festival, Chinese people usually eat Zongzi at table, and hold Dragon Boat Race for entertainment. Do you know how these customs originate? Join in our live class right now!

中国有很多传统节日，端午节就是其中著名的一个。你知道端午节的由来吗？它是纪念中国古代一位爱国诗人——屈原的节日。虽然是节日，却有着悲痛的由来。端午节的日子里，中国人总要吃粽子，赛龙舟，吃鸡蛋等等。你知道这些又是因为什么吗？听我慢慢和你说来。

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