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农历
nónglì
Description
农历是中国传统的日历，跟着月亮的变化来算日子。
The 农历 is the traditional Chinese calendar, which calculates days based on the moon's phases.
很多节日，比如春节和中秋节，都是按农历过的。
Many festivals, such as Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, are celebrated according to the 农历.
Meanings
农历nónglì
the traditional Chinese lunar calendar
今天是农历八月十五。
Today is the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.
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Notes
- Etymology
农 (farming) + 历 (calendar), i.e. the calendar used to guide farming seasons.
- Nuance
contrasts with 阳历/公历, the solar Gregorian calendar used for official dates.
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