Ching-ming

See also: Chingming and Ching Ming

English

Etymology

From the Wade-Giles romanization of Mandarin Chinese 清明 (Qīngmíng, "pure brightness").

Proper noun

Ching-ming

1. Alternative form of Qingming

Usage notes

Properly "Ch‘ing-ming", with the mark showing the quality of the sound. In practice, it is usually omitted.