rime; hoarfrost; ice on trees
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rime; hoarfrost; frozen ice on trees
Refers to the white ice crystals that form on tree branches and other objects when supercooled fog or cloud droplets freeze on contact. Common in cold, humid climates.
Dōng冬
tiān天
de的
shù树
guà挂
tè特
bié别
měi美
lì丽
。
The winter rime is especially beautiful.
Wù雾
sōng凇
yě也
jiào叫
shù树
guà挂
，
shì是
dōng东
běi北
dōng冬
jì季
cháng常
jiàn见
de的
zì自
rán然
xiàn现
xiàng象
。
Rime, also called 'tree hang,' is a common natural phenomenon in Northeast China during winter.
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Shù树
zhī枝
shàng上
guà挂
mǎn满
le了
shù树
guà挂
，
xiàng像
tóng童
huà话
shì世
jiè界
yī一
yàng样
。
The branches were covered with hoarfrost, just like a fairy tale world.
Jí吉
lín林
wù雾
sōng凇
shì是
zhōng中
guó国
sì四
dà大
zì自
rán然
qí奇
guān观
zhī之
yī一
。
Jilin rime is one of the four great natural wonders of China.