early winter; beginning of winter
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Meanings
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early winter; the beginning phase of winter
Refers to the period immediately after winter has begun, typically late November to early December in the Chinese calendar. Describes a transitional season with cooling temperatures.
Chū初
dōng冬
de的
zǎo早
chén晨
，
kōng空
qì气
zhōng中
dài带
zhe着
yī一
sī丝
hán寒
yì意
。
In the early winter morning, there is a hint of chill in the air.
Zhè这
zuò座
xiǎo小
zhèn镇
zài在
chū初
dōng冬
shí时
jié节
gé格
wài外
níng宁
jìng静
。
This small town is exceptionally peaceful in early winter.
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Chū初
dōng冬
de的
dì第
yī一
chǎng场
xuě雪
zǒng总
shì是
ràng让
rén人
qī期
dài待
。
The first snowfall of early winter is always something to look forward to.
Zhè这
xiē些
shù树
yè叶
zài在
chū初
dōng冬
yī依
rán然
bǎo保
chí持
zhe着
xiē些
xǔ许
lǜ绿
sè色
。
These leaves still retain a bit of green in early winter.