spring equinox; vernal equinox
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spring equinox; vernal equinox
neutralRepresents the fourth solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar, marking the point when the sun is directly above the equator. Day and night are of roughly equal length globally. Associated with temperate spring weather, agricultural activities, and cultural traditions.
Chūn春
fēn分
guò过
hòu后
，
bái白
tiān天
jiù就
yuè越
lái来
yuè越
cháng长
le了
。
After the spring equinox, the days become longer and longer.
Jīn今
nián年
chūn春
fēn分
shì是
sān三
yuè月
èr二
shí十
rì日
。
This year, the spring equinox is on March 20th.
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Àn按
zhào照
chuán传
tǒng统
，
yǒu有
xiē些
dì地
fāng方
zài在
chūn春
fēn分
yǒu有
shù竖
dàn蛋
de的
xí习
sú俗
。
Traditionally, some places have the custom of balancing eggs upright during the spring equinox.
Chūn春
fēn分
shí时
jié节
，
nóng农
mín民
men们
kāi开
shǐ始
zhǔn准
bèi备
chūn春
gēng耕
。
During the spring equinox period, farmers begin preparing for spring ploughing.