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寒露

hánlù
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Cold Dew (17th of the 24 solar terms)
  2. 2 period from October 8 to October 22

Examples

寒露过后，天气越来越凉了。
Hánlù guòhòu, tiānqì yuèláiyuè liáng le.
After Cold Dew, the weather grows colder and colder.
寒露是秋天的第五个节气。
Hánlù shì qiūtiān de dì wǔ gè jiéqì.
Cold Dew is the fifth solar term of autumn.

Tips

culture
One of the 24 solar terms (节气 jiéqì) marking dew turning cold but not yet frost. Traditionally signals harvest season and the time to drink chrysanthemum tea.
memory
Literally 'cold dew' — 寒 (hán, cold) + 露 (lù, dew). The dew on grass is now cold to the touch, hence the name.

Stroke Order

寒 hán
露 lù