英语节气词汇:清明

　　【节气词汇】

Clear and Bright 清明

Clear and Bright comes around April 5 each year when the sun reaches thecelestial longitude of 15 degrees.清明这个节气大约在每年4月5日左右，这个时候太阳到达天文经度15°。

　　【说起清明你就能想到的其他词汇】

t green rice ball 清明团子

e 墓地

itual money 纸钱

　　【清明习俗】

sweeping the tomb 扫墓

One of the most important activities on this day is to tend graves to honor ancestors,dead relatives and friends. In addition, as the spring comes and everywhere gets green, people often go picnicking, hiking, play kites or plant willows.清明一大重要的活动就是上坟祭拜祖先、去世的`亲人及朋友。除此之外，春天到来万物复苏，人们也常常借此机会外出野餐，徒步旅行、放风筝或者种柳树。

　　【健康小贴士】

The traditional Chinese medical theory believes that this period is the perfect time for people to absorb Yang Qi into human’s body. Everything which may consume or block one’s Yang Qi should be avoided. People are suggested to take more exercises such as jogging, gymnastics, hiking. Although the old custom of eating cold food is still popular in some areas, not everyone’s body is suitable for doing so, especially those who have weak stomach. People should eat more fruits and vegetables such as chives,Chinese cabbage and radish.中国传统医学理论认为清明时节是人们吸取阳气的最佳时机、应该要避免所有消耗或阻挡体内阳气的事。建议人们多参与像慢跑、体操、徒步旅行这样的锻炼。尽管吃冷食的就习俗在某些地方依旧盛行，但并不是每个人的身体都能适应，尤其是那些肠胃功能不好的人。应该多吃水果和蔬菜，如韭菜、大白菜、萝卜。