chūn​qí​qiū​bào

pray in spring and give thanks in autumn

  1. spring
    The season of spring; also refers to the first season of the lunar year including the first three months.
  2. verb
    to pray
    (bound form) to pray for blessings or help from the divine; also found in 祈祷 qí​dǎo or 祈福 qí​fú
  3. autumn
    autumn; fall
  4. bào nounverb
    to repay
    to repay; to recompense; to requite (a favor, kindness, etc.)