【无痛学英语】二十四节气 - 立春
纪录片《四季中国 Seasons of China》第1集 立春
24 Solar Terms 二十四节气
Beginning of Spring 立春
It marks the starting point on the wheel of the four seasons, when the world is all revived.
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the changing patterns in our natural world
the climates, the turning of the seasons, and astronomy
Scholars measured and divided th sun's annual movements into 24 equal parts, creating the 24 solar terms, which was used to govern agriculture in ancient China.
Even to this day, this invention still guides the lives and traditions of hundreds of millions of Chinese people.
around Feb 4th
hanging the spring 挂春幡
tying turnips 绑萝卜
hanging the spring tassels 吊春穗
crafting spring cattle symbols 糊春牛
Lichun Eve sleepover 住春夜
modern technological comforts
The Chinese of ancient times were highly observant.
astronomical and atmospheric phenomena
when it comes to...
taking into account ...
along with ...
the changes in the shadows cast by the sun throughout the year
the lengths of the days and nights
charted and divided
repeat itself year in and year out
Once this cycle was conceived, ...
plan out their year in advance
be passed down
贵州 - 石阡 说春 Spring Announcer
12 ethnic minorities
numerous waterways
wind their way through its rugged mountain landscape
call this place home
unique
contribute to an authentic incomparable ambiance
in my experience
get a grasp on a city's history, culture and customs
start with a visit to a local museum
In my experience, any attempt to quickly grasp on a city's history, culture and customs should start with a visit to a local museum.
traditional crafts, art and folk culture
on display at the museum
find traces of ...
seek their fortunes farther afield
be fated to ...
... is still being practiced today
play a central role in the gathering
associated ceremonies
the ambassadors of spring
count on
plough
carry the torch of his ancestors
concern
undertake
Tang Dynasty 李世民 石阡 知春官
spring cattle
spring calendar
sow transplant weed
the first foray in the fields
under the command of ...
the most experienced farmer
top priority
traverse
home-made
May you be prosperous 恭喜发财
reap a good harvest
essential
the essence of ...
the origin of ... is from ...
know the intricate lyrics by heart
occasionally ad-lib his lyrics and wing it
improvise
be tailored to the different situations and conditions of every different family
spread cheer to all that welcome him
Nobody wants to miss out on the blessing to kick off the year.
rake it in
There is a strict time-frame for chanting spring.
tribute money
householder
decorate
carpentry
rain cape 蓑衣/雨衣
pass the tradition on
nourish the tranquil countryside and the industrious farms
I believe the reason why this tradition has been carried on for thousands of years, is the Shiqian people's age-old dependence on the land and their deep respect for nature.
Their understanding of nature and the solar terms continues to help nourish the tranquil countryside and industrious farms of Shiqian.
