用英语讲中国传统文化｜二十四节气系列：春分——昼夜平分的美好时节

Chunfen (Spring Equinox) – Balance of Day and Night

Chunfen (春分), or the “Spring Equinox,” is the fourth solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar. It usually falls at the end of March, a time when day and night are nearly the same length. Chunfen marks a moment of perfect balance in nature as light and darkness share the day equally.

During Chunfen, the weather becomes milder. Flowers, such as peach and rapeseed blossoms, cover the fields in color. Farmers are busy planting new crops and taking care of young plants, as this is an important period for future harvests. In many regions, fresh vegetables like spinach and Chinese cabbage are ready to be picked.

Chunfen also inspires many unique customs. In some places, people try to stand eggs upright at noon, believing they will balance better on this special day. This playful activity is said to bring good luck. School children often go outside to fly kites, enjoying the fresh breeze and open sky. The bright and windy weather, together with the lively plants and birds, helps everyone feel the energy of spring.

At home, families prepare light and healthy dishes to match the season, such as steamed vegetables or clear soups. The Spring Equinox teaches people to seek harmony in daily life, just as nature finds its balance.

互动练习

根据短文内容，完成下列句子。每空一词。

1. Chunfen is the ________ solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar.
2. During Chunfen, day and ________ are almost the same length.
3. People try to stand ________ upright at noon for good luck.
4. In spring, farmers are busy planting new ________ in the fields.
5. School children celebrate by flying ________ outdoors.

Word Bank 词汇集锦

• balance /ˈbæl.əns/ n. 平衡
• peach /piːtʃ/ n. 桃子
• crop /krɒp/ n. 庄稼，作物
• egg /eɡ/ n. 鸡蛋
• harmony /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/ n. 和谐
• kite /kaɪt/ n. 风筝
• blossom /ˈblɒs.əm/ n.&v. 花；开花
• rapeseed /ˈreɪp.siːd/ n. 油菜
• mild /maɪld/ adj. 温和的

春分是中国农历中的第四个节气，通常在三月末。这时昼夜时长几乎相等，白天和黑夜各占一半，自然进入了完美的平衡状态。

春分时节，气温变得更加温和。桃花、油菜花等盛开，田野色彩斑斓。农民忙着播种新作物、照料幼苗，这一时期对未来的收成非常重要。很多地方的新鲜蔬菜，如菠菜、白菜，也开始采摘。

春分还有不少趣味习俗。有些地方会在中午尝试把鸡蛋立起来，人们认为这一天更容易成功，寓意带来好运。学生们常常到户外放风筝，享受春风和蓝天。明亮、微风的天气，配上满眼绿意和鸟鸣，让每个人都感受到春天的活力。

在家中，家人们也会做些清淡健康的菜肴，比如蒸蔬菜、清汤等。春分提醒人们在生活中追求和谐，正如大自然保持着自己的平衡一样。

✨答案

1. fourth
2. night
3. eggs
4. crops
5. kites