中秋节 The Mid-Autumn Day

2009-08-18 13:06 BJT

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中秋节”是在农历八月十五这一天。
The Mid-Autumn Day is on the August 15th of the lunar calendar.

农历每月的十五日是我们看到月球最圆的那天。
The fifteenth of each month in the lunar calendar is the day of the full moon.

中秋节来临时正好在“秋分”前后。
Mid-Autumn Day falls during the autumn equinox.

这时候秋高气爽,天空能见度极高,因此月亮显得又圆又大,是一年中月色最好的时候。
During this time, the days are especially bright and crisp and the sky is very clear, which makes it the perfect time to appreciate the moon’s beauty.

中国人特别是诗人,对月亮有一种独特的情感。
The Chinese people, especially the poets, have a special emotion for the moon.

他们对月亮的深情,超过世界上任何一个民族,形成了一种独特的月亮情结。
The affections they hold may surpass those of any other nations in the world, forming a special moon sentiment.

看到月亮会触发他们的心弦,牵动他们的情思,勾起他们的遐想。
The sight of the moon can affect their emotions, and arouse their hopes and dreams for the future.