Lantern Riddles Game
Lantern riddles (灯谜) are a traditional game during the Lantern Festival. Try to solve these classic Chinese riddles!
How to Play
Read the Riddle
Read the Chinese riddle (you can use the hint!)
Think
Consider the hint and guess the answer
Check Answer
Click to reveal if you're correct!
白胖胖，一身糖，锅里翻，甜又香
Hint: Something sweet and round eaten during Lantern Festival
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红红灯笼挂门头，团圆之夜最风流
Hint: The festival when this is celebrated
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扁扁身子像元宝，过年家家包
Hint: Dumplings shaped like ancient gold ingots
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圆圆脸儿像月亮，甜甜蜜蜜里面藏
Hint: Eaten during Mid-Autumn Festival under the moon
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三角粽，竹叶包，端午节里味道好
Hint: Rice dumplings wrapped in leaves
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红红的外表甜又圆，中秋佳节人人爱
Hint: Round pastry with lotus seed paste
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白白胖胖水里游，过年吃它年年有
Hint: Must eat during Chinese New Year
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天上一轮月，地上万人看
Hint: What do we admire during Mid-Autumn Festival?
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Try More Riddles!
Lantern riddles are a fun way to learn Chinese characters and culture. Try creating your own riddles to share with friends during the Lantern Festival!