中秋节 (zhōng qiū jié) — the Mid-Autumn Festival — falls in autumn when the moon is brightest and families gather to share mooncakes. This free printable worksheet gives you 田字格 (tián zì gé) tracing grids with pinyin above each character, so you can practice writing the vocabulary of this celebration by hand.
What's on the worksheet
Eight words from HSK 3.0 vocabulary lists cover the festival's key themes. You'll trace 月饼 (yuè bǐng), the mooncakes shared at every gathering, 月亮 (yuè liang), the moon at the center of the holiday, and 家人 (jiā rén), the family members you reunite with. The sheet also includes 团圆 (tuán yuán) for reunion, 灯笼 (dēng lóng) for the lanterns children carry, and 秋天 (qiū tiān) for the autumn season itself.
How to practice
Each word appears in guided 田字格 tracing grids: trace the strokes first while saying the word aloud, then write the character from memory in the blank grids beside it. Pinyin sits above every word so you connect sound, shape, and meaning at once. Print the page directly or download it as a PDF — no signup needed.
For extra repetition, you can also print blank printable 田字格 writing grid paper and copy the festival words as many times as you like. If you want more themed packs, try the printable "Zodiac Animals" worksheet or the printable "Chinese Food Classics" worksheet. You can also use the free printable Chinese worksheet generator to build your own.
Words on this worksheet: 中秋节 (zhōng qiū jié) — Mid-Autumn Festival; 月亮 (yuèliang) — Moon; 月饼 (yuè bǐng) — moon cake; 家人 (jiā rén) — family; 团圆 (tuán yuán) — to have a reunion; 秋天 (qiū tiān) — fall, autumn; 灯笼 (dēng lóng) — lantern; 吃 (chī) — eat. See also:
Jing Ye Si (静夜思) ·
Shui Diao Ge Tou (水调歌头).
Hear these words in beginner Mandarin songs.
Frequently asked questions
Is this worksheet free to download as a PDF?
Yes. The Mid-Autumn Festival worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF, with no account or email needed. Press Print / Download PDF: on a computer the PDF opens ready to print or save, and on a phone it goes to your share sheet. A4 or US Letter follows your country.
What level is this worksheet?
It suits learners from about HSK 4. That is an editorial estimate for the Mid-Autumn Festival topic, not an official HSK word list, so a few of its 8 words may be harder. Each word prints with tone-marked pinyin and an English meaning to help.
Can I print copies for my class?
Yes. Print as many copies as you like — it's free. For a class set, press Change the words and open More options to add an answer key, a class line or a dictation page; the Student PDF leaves the key out. Test turns the sheet into a quiz.
Can I change the words or use traditional characters?
Yes. Press Change the words to open this sheet in the generator, then add, remove or replace words, up to 20 per sheet. Set Characters to Traditional to switch the whole sheet to traditional characters; a word with no verified traditional form stays as you typed it.
How should I practice with this worksheet?
Trace the gray guides first, saying each word aloud, then cover the model and write the characters from memory in the blank boxes. Scan the sheet's QR code or open the Practice tab to watch each stroke animate, trace it, then recall it without a guide. Revisit missed words a day or two later.