nung4 lik6農曆农历
Jyutpingnung4 lik6
Yalenùhng lihk
Definition
The traditional East Asian lunisolar calendar, commonly called the Chinese calendar or lunar calendar.
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How it's used
People often use this term interchangeably with 陰曆 in casual speech, even though technically they refer to slightly different systems. It is the standard way to refer to dates for traditional festivals like 中秋節 or 端午節. When giving a date, it is common to specify it is 農曆 to avoid confusion with the Western calendar.
Examples
How do you plan to celebrate the Lunar New Year?
His birthday is on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 陽曆, which refers to the Gregorian calendar. Also, remember that while it is often called the lunar calendar in English, it is technically a luni-solar calendar because it accounts for solar terms.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
