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24 Solar Terms——Winter Solstice
目录
The Customs
The Introduction
Practice
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
第一部分
Vocabulary
hardy 英 / hɑ di/ 美 / hɑ rdi/ adj. （植物）耐寒的
【例句】 This early flowering gladiolus is not very hardy.
这株开花早的剑兰不是很耐寒。
Vocabulary
steaming 英 / sti m / 美 / sti m / adj. 非常热的，热气腾腾的
【例句】 Mrs. King went to the big black stove and ladled out steaming soup.
金太太走到黑色的大炉子前，舀出热气腾腾的汤来。
Vocabulary
hibernation 英 / ha b ne ( )n/ 美 / ha b r ne ( )n/ n. 冬眠
【例句】 Animals which save energy by hibernation or lethargy live much longer than those which are always active.
通过冬眠或昏睡来节省能量的动物比那些一直很活跃的动物活得更久。
Vocabulary
reunite 英 / ri ju na t/ 美 / ri ju na t/ v. （使）团聚
【例句】 Last night she was reunited with her children.
昨天晚上，她和她的子女们团聚了。
Vocabulary
supplement 英 / s pl m nt/ 美 / s pl m nt/ v. 增加，增补
【例句】 Many people supplement their daily diet with vitamin tablets to compensate for potential nutritional gaps.
许多人通过服用维生素片来补充日常饮食中可能缺乏的营养。
第二部分
The Introduction
Timing
The Winter Solstice usually occurs between December 21st and 23rd. On this day, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year, as the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Capricorn. It marks the formal beginning of winter.
冬至，通常在公历12月21日到23日之间，是北半球一年中白昼最短、黑夜最长的一天。这天，太阳直射南回归线，标志着冬季的正式来临。
The introduction
The introduction
Symbolism
In traditional Chinese culture, the Winter Solstice symbolizes the transition of yin and yang and the start of a new cycle. Even though the cold reaches its peak, daylight begins to lengthen afterward. The ancients viewed this as the starting point for the return of “yang” energy. Hence, it is often considered an auspicious day, carrying hopes of renewal and revival.
冬至在中国传统文化中象征着“阴阳转换”和新的循环开始。尽管寒冷达到极致，但白昼将逐渐变长，古人认为这是阳气回升的起点，因此冬至也常被视为一个吉日，蕴含着希望与复兴的寓意。
The introduction
Climate Characteristics
During the Winter Solstice period, the Northern Hemisphere receives the least solar heat, leading to a significant drop in temperature and the start of the coldest phase of the year. In most parts of China, the weather becomes cold and dry, especially in the north, where frost and chilly winds are common.
冬至时节，北半球接收到的太阳热量最少，气温显著下降，进入一年中最寒冷的阶段。中国大部分地区天气寒冷干燥，北方尤其明显，常伴有霜冻和寒风。
The introduction
Rainfall Patterns
At this time, northern China experiences very little precipitation, with mostly clear and dry weather. In southern regions, particularly around the Yangtze River Basin, although temperatures are low, there can still be some rainfall, often resulting in overcast, drizzly, or damp chilly conditions.
此时，中国北方降水稀少，多以晴朗干燥天气为主。而南方地区，特别是长江流域，虽然气温较低，但仍可能有一定降水，有时会出现阴雨或湿冷天气。
第三部分
The Customs
The custom
祭祖 Ancestor Worship
The Winter Solstice was historically a significant festival for ancestor worship. Many families prepare elaborate offerings and hold ceremonies to honor their ancestors, expressing respect and gratitude while praying for the family’s peace and prosperity.
冬至在古代被视为重要的祭祀节日。许多家庭会准备丰盛的祭品，举行仪式缅怀祖先，表达敬意与感恩，祈求家族平安兴旺。
The custom
北方饺子南方汤圆 Dumplings or Tangyuan
In northern China, a saying goes: “If you don’t eat dumplings on the Winter Solstice, your ears might freeze off.” Dumplings resemble ears, and eating them is believed to protect one’s ears from frostbite.
在中国北方，冬至有“冬至不端饺子碗，冻掉耳朵没人管”的谚语。饺子形状像耳朵，人们认为吃了它能保护耳朵免受冻伤。
In southern China, eating tangyuan is prevalent. These round desserts, often filled, symbolize family reunion, completeness, and sweetness.
在南方，冬至盛行吃汤圆。这些用糯米粉制成的圆球形甜点，通常带馅，象征着家庭团圆、完整和甜蜜。
The custom
数九 Counting the “Nine Periods”
Beginning from the Winter Solstice day, people enter the coldest period known as “Counting the Nine Periods”. A popular practice is to fill in a “Nine Nine Cold Dispelling Chart” day by day for 81 days, tracking the winter’s progress and eagerly awaiting spring’s arrival.
从冬至当天开始，中国民间进入“数九寒天”。人们会绘制或张贴“九九消寒图”，每天填充一笔，共81天，以此记录冬季的进程，并期盼春天的到来。
第四部分
Practice
单句语法填空练习
1. If he (arrive) earlier yesterday, he would have joined us in making rice wine.
2. The Winter Solstice is one of the traditional Chinese solar terms, (mark) the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
3. In northern China, the custom of eating dumplings on the Winter Solstice
(prevent) frostbite on the ears is said to originate from the ancient doctor Zhang Zhongjing.
4. Sitting together to make dumplings, the family watch the steam rise to the window, where it instantly condenses into layer of mist.
5. If you observe shadows (care), you will find that the shadow cast at noon on the winter solstice is the longest of the entire year.
6. delicious warmth the first bite of dumpling soup gives on that freezing day!
答案及翻译
1. If he had arrived earlier yesterday, he would have joined us in making rice wine.
如果他昨天早到一些，就能加入我们一起酿米酒了。
2. The Winter Solstice is one of the traditional Chinese solar terms, marking the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
冬至是中国传统二十四节气之一，标志着北半球一年中白昼最短的一天。
3. In northern China, the custom of eating dumplings on the Winter Solstice to prevent frostbite on the ears is said to originate from the ancient doctor Zhang Zhongjing.
在北方，冬至吃饺子以防冻耳朵的习俗，据说源自古代名医张仲景。
4. Sitting together to make dumplings, the family watch the steam rise to the window, where it instantly condenses into a layer of mist.
一家人围坐包饺子，热气腾到窗户上，瞬间凝成了一层雾。
5. If you observe shadows carefully, you will find that the shadow cast at noon on the winter solstice is the longest of the entire year.
如果你仔细观察影子，就会发现冬至正午的影子是一年中最长的。
6. What delicious warmth the first bite of dumpling soup gives on that freezing day!
在严寒的冬至日，第一口饺子汤带来的是何等美味与温暖！

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