Festive China: Qingming
Qingming is not only one of China's 24 solar
terms, but also an occasion
for Chinese people to honor lost family members. The solar term Qingming is observed
in early April when the temperature begins to rise and rainfall increases. It is also the right time for spring cultivation
and sowing
. At the same time, Chinese people will visit tombs
of their ancestors
to pay respect to the deceased
. Most families will go to cemeteries
with offerings
, clean up weeds
around the tombs and pray
for family prosperity
.
tips
solar:太阳的,日光的
24 solar
terms:24 节气
occasion:场合;时机;理由
observe:觉察到;注意到;遵守;过(节)
cultivation:耕作(cultivate 培养;耕作)
sow:播种;散布;n. 母猪,懒胖女人
tomb:坟墓 🪦
ancestor:祖先,先祖
decease:死亡(de- 从离开;cease 停止)
cemetery:墓地
offering:提供;奉献物;祭品;上市的股票
weed:杂草
pray:祈祷 🙏;恳求 🙇
prosperity:繁荣;茂盛(prosper 繁荣;使昌盛)