“三九”介绍
小寒：Minor Cold
冬至：Winter Solstice
solstice 英/ˈsɒlstɪs/ 美/ˈsɑːlstɪs/
n. 至（点）；（夏或冬）至
尽管“小寒”这个名称意味着它没有下一个节气“大寒”那样冷，但据中国气象资料显示，小寒才是一年中气温最低的时期，古代也有“冷在三九”的说法。此时节，强冷空气及寒潮活动频繁，是一年中最冷的时节。
"Sanjiu period" refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th-27th days) after the day of the Winter Solstice, which is in Minor Cold.
“三九”指冬至过后的第三个九天（即冬至后的第十九天至第二十七天），而这段时间正处于小寒内。
"Sanjiu period" refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th-27th days) after the day of the Winter Solstice, which is in Minor Cold.
“三九”指冬至过后的第三个九天（即冬至后的第十九天至第二十七天），而这段时间正处于小寒内。
Actually Minor Cold is normally the coldest period of winter. It is important to keep warm during this period.
事实上，小寒往往是冬季中最冷的时段，注意保暖是非常重要的。
Actually Minor Cold is normally the coldest period of winter. It is important to keep warm during this period.
事实上，小寒往往是冬季中最冷的时段，注意保暖是非常重要的。
Still, bitter cold can't prevent people from enjoying their lives. Here are some things that help us stay warm during Minor Cold.
但寒冷的天气，并不能阻止人们享受生活，为即将到来的春节做准备。
Still, bitter cold can't prevent people from enjoying their lives. Here are some things that help us stay warm during Minor Cold.
但寒冷的天气，并不能阻止人们享受生活，为即将到来的春节做准备。
24节气英文表达
立春 春天开始之时
Start / Beginning of Spring
雨水 降雨开始，雨量渐增
Rain Water
惊蛰 春雷乍动，惊醒了蛰伏在土中冬眠的动物
Waking of Insects
春分 春季昼夜平分
Spring Equinox
清明 天气晴朗，草木繁茂
Pure Brightness
谷雨 雨生百谷
Grain Rain
立夏 夏季的开始
Start / Beginning of Summer
小满 麦类等夏熟作物籽粒开始饱满
Grain Buds
芒种 麦类等有芒作物成熟
Grain in Ear
夏至 炎热的夏天来临
Summer Solstice
小暑 气候开始炎热
Minor Heat
大暑 一年中最热的时候
Major Heat
立秋 秋季的开始
Start / Beginning of Autumn
处暑 炎热的暑天结束
End of Heat
白露 天气转凉，露凝而白
White Dew
秋分 秋季昼夜平分
Autumn Equinox
寒露 露水以寒，将要结冰
Cold Dew
霜降 天气渐冷，开始有霜
Frost's descent
立冬 冬季的开始
Start / Beginning of Winter
小雪 开始下雪
Light Snow
大雪 降雪量增多，地面可能积雪
Major Snow
冬至 寒冷的冬天来临
Winter Solstice
小寒 气候开始寒冷
Minor Cold
大寒 一年中最冷的时候
Major Cold
小寒习俗
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Stocking up for New Year 准备过年
During Minor Cold, people start stocking New Year goods, which include Spring Festival couplets, New Year pictures, paper-cuts for window decoration, fire crackers, incense and lanterns.
进入小寒年味渐浓，人们开始忙着写春联、剪窗花，赶集买年画、彩灯、鞭炮、香火等，陆续为春节作准备。
During Minor Cold, people start stocking New Year goods, which include Spring Festival couplets, New Year pictures, paper-cuts for window decoration, fire crackers, incense and lanterns.
进入小寒年味渐浓，人们开始忙着写春联、剪窗花，赶集买年画、彩灯、鞭炮、香火等，陆续为春节作准备。
Eating for Minor Cold 小寒美食
饮食上，涮羊肉火锅（mutton hot pot）、吃糖炒栗子（chestnuts）、烤地瓜薯（baked sweet potato）成为小寒“食”尚。
According to traditional Chinese medicine theories, people need to eat food that contains more yang energy to prevent cold from harming their organs. The yang energy in the three types of food is strengthened through their method of cooking: boiling, stir frying and baking.
俗语说“三九补一冬，来年无病痛”。寒冬时节，居民日常饮食偏重于暖性食物，其中以羊肉最为常见。
According to traditional Chinese medicine theories, people need to eat food that contains more yang energy to prevent cold from harming their organs. The yang energy in the three types of food is strengthened through their method of cooking: boiling, stir frying and baking.
俗语说“三九补一冬，来年无病痛”。寒冬时节，居民日常饮食偏重于暖性食物，其中以羊肉最为常见。
Beef, sesame, walnuts, almonds and raisins are also good choices for Minor Cold.
此外，牛肉和各类坚果也是备受青睐的小寒吃食。
Beef, sesame, walnuts, almonds and raisins are also good choices for Minor Cold.
此外，牛肉和各类坚果也是备受青睐的小寒吃食。
古时，南京人对小寒颇重视，但随着时代变迁，现已渐渐淡化，如今人们只能从生活中寻找出点点痕迹。到了小寒，老南京一般会煮菜饭（vegetable rice）吃，用矮脚黄青菜与咸肉片、香肠片或是板鸭丁，再剁上一些生姜粒与糯米一起煮，可谓是真正的“南京菜饭”，甚至可与腊八粥相媲美。
The rice is steamed with aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausage and salted duck that are all the specialties in Nanjing.
这种蒸制的米饭有种难以形容的美味，其配料矮脚黄、香肠和盐水鸭均为南京特产。
The rice is steamed with aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausage and salted duck that are all the specialties in Nanjing.
这种蒸制的米饭有种难以形容的美味，其配料矮脚黄、香肠和盐水鸭均为南京特产。
Winter exercise 冬练
中国有句老话：“冬练三九，夏练三伏（Carry out training in the coldest and the hottest parts of the year）。”在锻炼前做好热身和保暖措施，最好选择日出后的时段锻炼身体，可起到强身健体的作用。
Generally, Minor Cold is the coldest period in China, which is the best time for exercising and improving one’s physique. To keep warm, Chinese children have special games to play, such as hoop rolling and the cockfighting game.
总的来说，小寒是中国最寒冷的时节，也是锻炼和改善体格的最佳时期。孩子们会玩一些特别的游戏来保暖，如滚铁环和“斗鸡”（也叫“撞拐子”）。
Generally, Minor Cold is the coldest period in China, which is the best time for exercising and improving one’s physique. To keep warm, Chinese children have special games to play, such as hoop rolling and the cockfighting game.
总的来说，小寒是中国最寒冷的时节，也是锻炼和改善体格的最佳时期。孩子们会玩一些特别的游戏来保暖，如滚铁环和“斗鸡”（也叫“撞拐子”）。
Traditional Chinese medicine 中药养生
Minor Cold is also the busiest time for doctors and pharmacies of traditional Chinese medicine. Many people need them to prepare new medicines, which will be consumed before the Lunar New Year.
到了小寒时节，也是老中医和中药房最忙的时候，一般入冬时熬制的膏方都吃得差不多了。到了此时，有些人家会再熬制一点，吃到春节前后。
Minor Cold is also the busiest time for doctors and pharmacies of traditional Chinese medicine. Many people need them to prepare new medicines, which will be consumed before the Lunar New Year.
到了小寒时节，也是老中医和中药房最忙的时候，一般入冬时熬制的膏方都吃得差不多了。到了此时，有些人家会再熬制一点，吃到春节前后。
大家一定要注意保暖
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