今日“大雪”，英语怎么说？

作者：双语君

本文来源：中国日报双语新闻（Chinadaily_Mobile)

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今天是二十四节气中的“大雪”。

大雪，顾名思义，雪量大。古人云：“大者，盛也，至此而雪盛也”。到了这个时段，雪往往下得大、范围也广。

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大雪是中国传统二十四节气（the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms）中的第二十一个节气， 大雪的英文表达是 Major Snow。

During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly.

大雪时节，降雪量增大，地面开始积雪，温度下降显著。

民间素来有 “瑞雪兆丰年”（"A timely snow promises a good harvest."）的说法。待到白雪覆盖茫茫大地，越冬的害虫会被低温杀死。

The snow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the road. The natural scenery is "ice blockading for hundreds miles and snow flying through thousands miles". In the South, the snowflakes swirl around and the world turns white.

大雪当天，在中国北方，降雪可能持续一整日，积雪压断树枝，堵塞道路。自然景色可谓“千里冰封，万里雪飘”。而南方则是雪花纷飞，世界渐渐染上银色。

大雪节气都有哪些习俗呢？和Yee君一起来看一看吧。

赏梅

在中国的一些南方城市，梅花通常在12月中下旬开花，有时开得更早。梅花起源于中国，在中国文化中因其耐严冬而备受推崇。

Wintersweet usually blossoms in mid-to-late December in some southern cities of China. Sometimes it even blooms earlier. Wintersweet originated in China and is highly appreciated in Chinese culture for its endurance in severe winters. 

吃羊肉

羊肉是中国人在大雪节气期间的主要食物。羊肉可以滋养身体，促进血液循环，提供御寒保护。

Lamb is the main food chosen by Chinese people during Major Snow. It is excellent for nourishing the body, promoting blood circulation, and providing protection against the cold. 

做香肠

大雪节气期间，南京、杭州、合肥、重庆等南方地区的居民要制作腊肠，这是为春节做准备的重要环节。做好的香肠在通风良好的阴凉处晾干。

During Major Snow, Chinese people in South China such as Nanjing, Hangzhou, Hefei, Chongqing make sausages, which is an important part of the preparation for the Spring Festival. The sausage should be dried in a well-ventilated place in the shade. 

喝粥养生

热粥可以帮助增加人体内的热量，从而可以在寒冷的天气里滋补身体。在中国，有在冬至一天喝红豆粥、腊月初八（农历最后一月第八天）喝八宝粥的习俗。此外还有许多其他的粥，例如小米粥、芝麻粥、萝卜粥、核桃粥和茯苓粥等。

Warm porridge could help increase one’s personal heat and nourish the body in cold weather. In China, there is custom to eat red bean porridge on the first day of Winter Solstice and eight-treasure porridge on the eighth day of the last month of the lunar year. In addition, there are other porridges such as wheat porridge, sesame porridge,  radish porridge, walnut porridge and tuckahoe porridge.

预防呼吸道疾病

大雪时节会变得愈发干燥、寒冷，所以人们要多喝水，但不要一次性喝太多。此外，也要注意不要在运动后马上喝冷水。

During Major Snow, the weather becomes drier and colder, so people should drink more water. But one should not drink too much water at once. Besides, don't drink cold water immediately after exercise.

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