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Definition
Lichun (Lap Chun), the first solar term of the year, marking the beginning of spring and the zodiac year.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the traditional solar term rather than the meteorological start of spring. It is the primary reference point for calculating the Chinese zodiac sign of a person, as the zodiac year officially switches on this day rather than on Lunar New Year. People often use it to discuss seasonal changes or to check if a newborn falls under a specific zodiac sign.
Examples
This year Lap Chun is on February 4th, the weather is still very cold.
After Lap Chun, does it mean spring has officially arrived?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
