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腊月
làyuè
Description
腊月是农历一年里的最后一个月，也就是十二月。
"腊月" is the last month of the lunar year, which is December.
到了腊月，天气很冷，大家开始准备过年。
When "腊月" arrives, the weather is very cold, and everyone starts preparing for the New Year.
Meanings
腊月làyuè
the twelfth month of the lunar calendar
腊月的时候，很多人回家过年。
In the twelfth lunar month, many people go home to celebrate the New Year.
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Notes
- Etymology
腊 refers to year-end sacrifices; 月 means month — the sacrifice month.
- Nuance
used mainly in the lunar-calendar context, especially around Spring Festival preparations.
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