The festival’s name is called “Chongyang” just because the day is when the two Yang numbers meet.
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- The ninth day of the ninth lunar month is a day when the two Yang numbers meet. So it is called Chongyang.
- The ninth day of the ninth lunar montn is a day when the two Yang numbers meet. So, it's called Chongyang. In Chinese, Chong means double.
- Which of the following statement are correct descriptions about Chongyang Festival? ( ) A: It has become a special day for people to pay their respect to the elderly and a day for the elderly. B: The festival is based on the theory of Yin and Yang, the two opposing principles in nature. C: The ninth day of the ninth lunar month is a day when the two Yang numbers meet. D: It is also known as the Double Ninth Festival.
- On the 9th day of the 9th lunar month, two yang numbers coincide, hence the name Chongyang in Chinese.
- Why is the Double Ninth Festival seen as an evil day? A: Because two yang numbers which restrict each other meet on the day. B: Because a plague happens on the day. C: Because people customarily believe so. D: Because people don’t like the number 9.