zung6 ceon1仲春
Jyutpingzung6 ceon1
Yalejuhng chēun
Definition
The second month of the lunar calendar; mid-spring.
writtentime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the second month of the lunar calendar, which is the middle month of spring. It is a literary term rarely used in casual daily speech, as most people would simply say 農曆二月. Using this term often implies a more formal or poetic context, such as discussing traditional festivals or seasonal changes.
Examples
The weather starts to warm up again around the second lunar month.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a general term for spring, but it is strictly limited to the second lunar month. It is not interchangeable with 春天 or 春季.
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