腊月

Là yuè

HSK 7–9

Meaning

twelfth lunar month

Definition

农历十二月，通常指年底的最后一个月。

The twelfth month of the lunar calendar, usually referring to the last month of the year.

Usage

用于表示农历年的最后一个月，常与春节前的准备、寒冷天气、祭祀活动等相关联。

Used to refer to the last month of the lunar year, often associated with preparations for the Spring Festival, cold weather, and sacrificial activities.

Examples

1 进入腊月，天气越来越冷了。 (Entering the twelfth lunar month, the weather is getting colder and colder.)
2 腊月里家家户户开始准备年货。 (In the twelfth lunar month, every household starts preparing New Year goods.)
3 腊月二十三，人们会祭灶神。 (On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, people worship the Kitchen God.)
4 腊月是农民一年中最清闲的时候，也是准备过年最忙碌的时候。 (The twelfth lunar month is the most leisurely time for farmers in a year, but also the busiest time for preparing for the New Year.)
5 腊月里，北方的雪景非常美丽。 (In the twelfth lunar month, the snow scenery in the north is very beautiful.)

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