用英语讲中国传统文化｜二十四节气系列：雨水——春雨的恩赐

Yushui (Rain Water) – The Blessing of Spring Showers

Yushui (雨水), meaning “Rain Water,” is the second solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar. It usually comes in late February and marks the beginning of more frequent rainfall. While the cold of winter still lingers, the air gradually becomes softer, and every drop of rain brings the promise of a new season.

The most noticeable change during Yushui is the increase in rain. Fields, gardens, and rivers start to feel more lively. Farmers welcome this time because enough water in early spring is vital for seeds to sprout and for young plants to grow strong. People often say, “Spring rain is as precious as oil,” to show how important rain is for the year’s crops.

Family life during Yushui also adapts to the wetter weather. Many people clean their homes to prevent dampness and illnesses. Parents remind children to wear raincoats or carry umbrellas when going outside. In some places, there is a tradition of eating dishes like “spring vegetables soup” to refresh the body and stay healthy.

With the coming rain, people look for the signs of spring: fresh green buds on trees, the sound of frogs near ponds, and the first appearance of earthworms in the soil. Yushui teaches everyone to be patient, as change sometimes starts quietly, with soft showers and gentle growth.

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根据短文内容，完成下列句子。每空一词。

1. Yushui is the ________ solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar.
2. The biggest change during Yushui is the increase in ________.
3. Spring rain helps seeds to ________ and plants to grow strong.
4. People clean their homes to prevent ________ and sickness.
5. Parents tell children to carry an ________ on rainy days.

Word Bank 词汇集锦

• rainfall /ˈreɪn.fɔːl/ n. 降雨
• sprout /spraʊt/ v.&n. 发芽
• home /həʊm/ n. 家
• umbrella /ʌmˈbrel.ə/ n. 雨伞
• bud /bʌd/ n. 芽
• dampness /ˈdæmp.nəs/ n. 潮湿
• precious /ˈpreʃ.əs/ adj. 宝贵的
• illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n. 疾病

雨水是中国农历里的第二个节气，通常出现在二月下旬。这一时节雨水渐渐增多，虽然冬天的寒意还未完全消散，但空气开始变得柔和，每一场雨都预示着新季节的到来。

雨水期间，最显著的变化就是降雨增多。田野、花园和河流都显得生机勃勃。农民很欢迎这段时期，因为春季充足的水分对种子发芽和幼苗生长非常重要。人们常说，“春雨贵如油”，以强调雨水对庄稼的重要性。

家庭生活在雨水时节也会有调整。许多人会打扫房间，防止潮湿和生病。父母常叮嘱孩子出门要穿雨衣、带雨伞。在一些地方，还有吃“春菜汤”等习惯，用以清新身体，预防疾病。

随着雨水的到来，人们也会期待春天的信号：树上冒出的嫩芽、池塘边青蛙的叫声、土地里第一条蚯蚓的出现。雨水这个节气告诉大家，变化有时是悄然到来的，从细雨和温柔的成长开始。

✨答案

1. second
2. rainfall
3. sprout
4. dampness
5. umbrella