清明节是我们追思故人的时节，
今天Jenny和Spencer要来聊聊和清明节有关的英语，
以及在美国人们如何纪念故人。
收听节目：
节目音乐：See You Again - Wiz Khalifa/Charlie Puth
清明节英语很直白
清明节的英语名称很清晰地解释了这个日子的含义：
Tomb Sweeping Day: 清明节
Tomb: 墓地
Sweep: 扫、打扫
注意Tomb的发音/tum/，b不发音。
如果对方对中国文化比较了解，也可以直接说：
Qingming Festival
怎么用英语介绍节气
清明其实是二十四节气之一。
Solar term: 节气
It is the 15th day after the Spring Equinox, either 4 or 5 April in a given year. 它是春分后的第15天，是4月4号或者5号。
过清明节不能用Celebrate
Celebrate是庆祝，一般过清明节我们要用observe:
To observe Qingming Festival
To observe Tomb Sweeping Day
清明节做些什么？
Sweep the tomb: 扫墓
Visit the cemetery: 去墓园。在美国没有“扫”这个概念，所以直接用visit就可以了。
Graveyard VS. Cemetery
Graveyard：有点阴森的感觉，有点想恐怖片里的墓园
Cemetery：相对比较中性
不管去不去扫墓，重要的是要追思故人：
Pay respect to remember them
如何表达“孝”的概念
英语中有一个词可以表示孝道：
Filial piety: 孝道
Pious: adj. 恭敬
但是其实并不常用，要表示“孝顺”，不如这么说：
Respect your parents: 尊敬父母
Honor your parents: 尊重父母，重视父母
Be big on family: 重视家庭
Family guys: 把家庭看得很重的人（一般指男性）
去世不要随便用die
Die的意思没问题，不过太不婉转。用“去世”更加好：
Pass away: 去世，比die要得体
I lost someone...: 失去了某人
Someone is in a better place: 去了更好的地方
Rest in peace: 安息
失去很伤心，不过有时候换个角度，未尝不是生命的另一种形式：
A celebration of life: 生命的仪式
国外现在很多人不再称葬礼为funeral，而是a celebration of life，可能是另一种生命形式的开启吧。
清明怎么能离开青团
Green dumplings/Green rice balls: 青团
中国点心都是dumplings，光说个名字也不能明白，所以要这么解释：
It's made of glutinous rice and barley grass with red bean paste. 豆沙馅儿的糯米艾草团子。
最后要送给大家一首最能描写清明意境的唐诗。
Tang poem: 唐诗
Poetry: 诗歌
Poet: 诗人
有什么想对故人说的话，
有哪些人深深地活在你的记忆里，
希望你在这一天都能表达。
清明 Qingming
杜牧 Du Mu
A drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day;
清明时节雨纷纷，
The mourner’s heart is breaking on his way.
路上行人欲断魂。
Where can a winehouse be found to drown his sadness?
借问酒家何处有？
A cowherd points to Almond Flower Village in the distance.
牧童遥指杏花村。
清明节是我们追思故人的时节，
今天Jenny和Spencer要来聊聊和清明节有关的英语，
以及在美国人们如何纪念故人。
收听节目：
节目音乐：See You Again - Wiz Khalifa/Charlie Puth
清明节英语很直白
清明节的英语名称很清晰地解释了这个日子的含义：
Tomb Sweeping Day: 清明节
Tomb: 墓地
Sweep: 扫、打扫
注意Tomb的发音/tum/，b不发音。
如果对方对中国文化比较了解，也可以直接说：
Qingming Festival
怎么用英语介绍节气
清明其实是二十四节气之一。
Solar term: 节气
It is the 15th day after the Spring Equinox, either 4 or 5 April in a given year. 它是春分后的第15天，是4月4号或者5号。
过清明节不能用Celebrate
Celebrate是庆祝，一般过清明节我们要用observe:
To observe Qingming Festival
To observe Tomb Sweeping Day
清明节做些什么？
Sweep the tomb: 扫墓
Visit the cemetery: 去墓园。在美国没有“扫”这个概念，所以直接用visit就可以了。
Graveyard VS. Cemetery
Graveyard：有点阴森的感觉，有点想恐怖片里的墓园
Cemetery：相对比较中性
不管去不去扫墓，重要的是要追思故人：
Pay respect to remember them
如何表达“孝”的概念
英语中有一个词可以表示孝道：
Filial piety: 孝道
Pious: adj. 恭敬
但是其实并不常用，要表示“孝顺”，不如这么说：
Respect your parents: 尊敬父母
Honor your parents: 尊重父母，重视父母
Be big on family: 重视家庭
Family guys: 把家庭看得很重的人（一般指男性）
去世不要随便用die
Die的意思没问题，不过太不婉转。用“去世”更加好：
Pass away: 去世，比die要得体
I lost someone...: 失去了某人
Someone is in a better place: 去了更好的地方
Rest in peace: 安息
失去很伤心，不过有时候换个角度，未尝不是生命的另一种形式：
A celebration of life: 生命的仪式
国外现在很多人不再称葬礼为funeral，而是a celebration of life，可能是另一种生命形式的开启吧。
清明怎么能离开青团
Green dumplings/Green rice balls: 青团
中国点心都是dumplings，光说个名字也不能明白，所以要这么解释：
It's made of glutinous rice and barley grass with red bean paste. 豆沙馅儿的糯米艾草团子。
最后要送给大家一首最能描写清明意境的唐诗。
Tang poem: 唐诗
Poetry: 诗歌
Poet: 诗人
有什么想对故人说的话，
有哪些人深深地活在你的记忆里，
希望你在这一天都能表达。
清明 Qingming
杜牧 Du Mu
A drizzling rain falls like tears on the Mourning Day;
清明时节雨纷纷，
The mourner’s heart is breaking on his way.
路上行人欲断魂。
Where can a winehouse be found to drown his sadness?
借问酒家何处有？
A cowherd points to Almond Flower Village in the distance.
牧童遥指杏花村。
一Mid Autumn Festival is a traditional festival of China.It used to be as important as Spring Festival.It is usually celebrated in September or October.This festival is to celebrate the harvest and to enjoy the beautiful moon light.To some extent，it is like Thanks Giving day in western countries.On this day，people usually get together with their families and have a nice meal.After that，people always eat delicious moon cakes，and watch the moon.The moon is always very round on that day， and makes people think of their relatives and friends.It is a day of pleasure and happiness.Hope you have a wonderful Mid Autumn festival!
中秋节是中国的传统节日，它曾经和春节一样重要。它通常在九月或十月庆祝。这个节日是为了庆祝收获和享受美丽的月光。在某种程度上，它是比如感谢在西方国家度过一天。在这一天，人们通常会和家人在一起吃饭。在那之后，人们总是吃美味的月饼，看月亮。那天月亮总是很圆，让人们想起他们的亲戚和朋友。这是一个快乐和幸福的日子。希望你有一个美好的中秋节!
二In China，Mid-autumn Day is considered to be a symbol of family reunion.On this day，all the family members gather together at home to celebrate this special occasion.Last year，I could not celebrate the festival with my family because I was in university. However，this special day left a deep impression on me.
I still remember the atmosphere of that evening.All the students who could not go back home assembled in our classroom，having a party to celebrate this traditional festival.We tried our best to show our own enthusiasm.As an ethnic minority，I performed a peacock dance，which received warm applause.After the two-hour party，we went out to the playground and sat together to appreciate the moon because it is a tradition on Mid-autumn Day.We ate moon cakes， played cards，and listened to romantic poems recited by one of our classmates.In that harmonious atmosphere，nobody felt lonely or homesick even though we were far away from our homes.
Thanks to our classmates，I experienced such a colorful and interesting Mid-autumn Day at my university.Thus， I learned to value all the festivals I spent during my university life.
在中国，中秋节被认为是家庭团聚的象征。在这一天，所有的家庭成员聚集在一起，共同庆祝这个特殊的场合。去年，我不能和家人一起庆祝这个节日，因为我是但在这个特殊的日子给我留下了深刻的印象。 我还记得当晚的气氛。所有无法回家的学生都聚集在我们的教室里，参加一个庆祝这个传统节日的派对。我们尽力表达自己的热情。作为一个少数民族，我表演了一个孔雀舞，得到了热烈的掌声。经过两个小时的聚会，我们一起去操场，坐在一起欣赏月亮，因为这是中秋节的传统。我们吃月饼，打牌，听我们的一个同学所吟诵的浪漫诗歌。在那种和谐的氛围中，即使我们远离家园，也没有人感到孤独或想家。 感谢我的同学，我在大学里经历了一个色彩缤纷，有趣的中秋节。因此，我学会了重视我在大学生活中度过的所有节日。
三Mid-autumn Festival is a popular and important lunar harvest festival celebrated by Chinese people.The festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar.There are some traditions in this holiday.For example，people would have a big dinner with there families.After dinner，they often enjoy the full moon which is round and bright.The other tradition of mid-autumn festival is eating moon cake。Moon cake is the essential of that day，which means reunion.As time goes by，there are various kinds of moon cakes，but they are much more expensive than before.I like mid-autumn festival because my families will get together and have a big dinner on that day.
中秋节是中国人民庆祝的一个受欢迎的重要月球节，这个节日是在中国历法的第八个月的第15天举行的。这个节日有一些传统。例如，人们会有一个大的节日。与家人共进晚餐。晚餐后，他们经常享受圆润明亮的满月。中秋节的另一个传统是吃月饼。月饼是当天必不可少的，这意味着团圆。随着时间的推移有各种各样的月饼，但它们比以前贵得多。我喜欢中秋节，因为我的家人会聚在一起，在那天吃一顿丰盛的晚餐。
四
The Mid-Autumn Festival has all interesting history.Long ago in one of the dynasties of China there was a king who was very cruel to the people and did not manage the country well.The people were so angry that some brave ones suggested killing the king.So they wrote notes telling about the meeting place and time and put them into cakes.On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month every person was told to buy the cakes.When they ate them they discovered the notes.So they gathered together to make a sudden attack on the king.From then on the Chinese people celebrate on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month and eat "moon cakes" in memory of that important event.
When the Mid-Autumn Festival is near，shop windows are beautifully decorated.Many "moon cakes" are displayed for people to buy.People send presents such aswine，fruits and "moon cakes" to their friends and relatives.In the evening of the day，they have a feast.After the feast，they go out to the garden to look at the moon.The children run and laugh on the streets.
It is believed that the moon is at her brightest on this night.Many poems have been written about it，and poets are never tired of reading and writing such poems.In Chinese literature，the moon of the Mid Autumn Festival has been pared to a looking-glass，a jade rabbit，and so on.It seems that Chinese literature takes far more interest in the moon than in the sun.
中秋节有着悠久的历史。很久以前，在中国的一个朝代中，有一位国王对人民非常残忍，并没有很好地管理这个国家。人们非常生气，有些勇敢的人建议杀死这个国家。所以他们写了一些记录，讲述会场的地点和时间，并把它们放进蛋糕。在农历八月十五日，每个人都被告知要买蛋糕。当他们吃了它们时，他们发现了这些便条。所以他们聚集在一起突然袭击国王。从那时起，中国人民在农历八月十五日庆祝，并为纪念这一重要事件而吃“月饼”。
当中秋节临近时，商店的橱窗装饰精美，展示了许多“月饼”供人们购买。人们将礼物，如葡萄酒，水果和“月饼”送给他们的朋友和亲戚。那天，他们有一场盛宴。宴会结束后，他们到花园去看月亮。孩子们在街上嬉笑。
人们相信，这个夜晚的月亮是她最聪明的。有很多关于它的诗歌，诗人们从不厌倦阅读和写作这样的诗歌。在中国文学中，中秋节的月亮已经被削减了。看起来像玻璃，一只玉兔，等等。中国文学似乎对月球的兴趣远远大于对太阳的兴趣。
五
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a very important Chinese festival.It’s on the fifth of August.We can hang lanterns in the house.In the evening，we have a big dinner.Look, there is lots of food on the table.They are chicken，fish，crabs and so on.They’re very delicious.We can drink a glass of juice.We stand beside the table and we say，“Cheers，cheers，happy Mid-Autumn Festival!”We make a wish to each other.At night，the moon is usually round and bright.It looks like a ball.We can enjoy the moon.Moon cakes are the special food for this festival.We can eat moon cakes，too. In the Mid-Autumn Festival，my parents and I are all very happy and excited.
中秋节是一个非常重要的中国节日。它是在八月五日。我们可以在家里挂灯笼。晚上，我们有一个很大的晚餐。看，桌子上有很多食物。他们是鸡肉，鱼，蟹等等。它们非常好吃。我们可以喝一杯果汁。我们站在桌子旁边说：“干杯，欢呼，中秋节快乐!”我们每个人都希望在晚上，月亮通常是圆的，明亮的。它看起来像一个球。我们可以享受月亮。月饼是这个节日的特殊食物。我们也可以吃月饼。在中秋节，我的父母和我都很开心和兴奋。
六
The mid-autumn festival has all interesting history.long ago in one of the dynasties of china there was a king who was very cruel to the people and did not manage the country well.the people were so angry that some brave ones suggested killing the king they wrote notes telling about the meeting place and time and put them into cakes.on the 15th day of the 8th luna027art./r month every person was told to buy the cakes.when they ate them they discovered the notes they gathered together to make a sudden attack on the king.From then on the chinese people celebrate on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month and eat "moon cakes" in memory of that important event.
When the mid-autumn festival is near，shop windows are beautifully decorated.Many "moon cakes" are displayed for people to buy.people send presents such aswine，fruits and "moon cakes" to their friends and relatives the evening of the day，they have a feast.After the feast，they go out to the garden to look at the moon.The children run and laugh on the streets.
It is believed that the moon is at her brightest on this night.many poems have been written about it，and poets are never tired of reading and writing such poems chinese literature，the moon of the mid autumn festival has been pared to a looking-glass，a jade rabbit，and so on.It seems that chinese literature takes far more interest in the moon than in the sun.
中秋节有着悠久的历史。很久以前，在中国的一个朝代，有一位国王对人民非常残忍，并没有很好地管理这个国家。人们非常生气，有些勇敢的人建议杀死这个国家。所以他们写了一些记录，讲述了聚会的地点和时间，并把它们放进了蛋糕。在8月15日的第15天，每个人都被告知要买蛋糕。当他们吃的时候，他们发现了这些便条。所以他们聚集在一起突然袭击国王，从那时起，中国人民在农历八月十五日庆祝，并为纪念这一重要事件而吃“月饼”。
当中秋节快到了，商店的橱窗装饰精美，展示了许多“月饼”供人们购买。人们将礼物，如葡萄酒，水果和“月饼”送给他们的朋友和亲戚。那天，他们有一场盛宴。宴会结束后，他们会到花园去看月亮。孩子们在街上嬉笑。
人们相信，这个夜晚的月亮是她最聪明的。有很多关于它的诗歌，诗人们从不厌倦阅读和写作这样的诗歌。在中国文学中，中秋节的月亮已经被削减了。看起来像玻璃，一只玉兔，等等。似乎中国文学对月球的兴趣远远大于对太阳的兴趣。
七
I think Mid-Autumn Day is an old traditional festival in China.Everybody likes it because it's a family get-together.You see it is called"Mid-Autumn Day"，so it often es in September or October.It is on the 15th of the 8th of the lunar month.Now，let's say something about this interesting festival.
Firstly，I'd like to say something about the moon.I like it very much because I want to be an astronaut in the future.That day the moon is round，big，just like a beautiful plate hanging on the blue cloth.When I see the moon，I will remember the ancient myths——the godess Chang Er and her little rabbit are playing under the tree which Wu Gang grows.I will also think about Armstrong's first moonwalk.I will also miss the friends in Tai-wan island，in Macao and Chinese people who are abroad.I know they are missing us very much，too.
Secondly，I'll say something about the tradition on Mid-Autumn Day.Look!There's a big tree in a garden of a Chinese fami-ly.All the family members are sitting around a big table under the tree in the open air.They are eating the mooncakes and admiring the full moon in the sky.That is a family reunion dinner.The mooncakes and the moon represent the love from a family.I think this is one of the most valuable things in the world.
Thirdly，it is a very good opportunity to make three wishes on Mid-Autumn Day.My wishes are: the first，I，an astronaut in the future，would like to go to the moon one day，and stay with the sky and stars; the second，I hope every person in the world will stay with family,share love from the family forever; the third,I hope everybody's dream will e true.
That is the Mid-Autumn Day in my mind.I will always re-member: East or West,home is best.
我认为中秋节是中国古老的传统节日。每个人都喜欢它，因为它是一个家庭聚会。你看它被称为“中秋节”，所以通常在九月或十月。这是在农历八月十五日。现在，让我们谈谈这个有趣的节日。
首先，我想谈谈月亮问题。我非常喜欢它，因为我希望将来成为一名宇航员。那天月亮是圆的，大的，就像一块美丽的盘子挂在蓝色的布上。我看到月亮，我会记得古老的神话中嫦娥和她的小兔子正在吴刚种的树下玩耍。我也会想到阿姆斯特朗的第一次月球漫步。我也会想念台湾的朋友们岛上，澳门和国外的中国人。我知道他们也非常想念我们。
其次，我要谈谈中秋节的传统。看!中国家庭的花园里有一棵大树。所有的家庭成员都坐在树下的一张大桌子旁边露天。他们正在吃月饼，欣赏天空中的满月。这是一个家庭聚会晚餐。月饼和月亮代表了一个家庭的爱。我认为这是世界上最有价值的东西之一。
第三，这是一个非常好的机会，在中秋节做出三个愿望。我的愿望是：第一，我，未来的宇航员，有一天想去月球，和天空和星星呆在一起; 第二，我希望世界上每个人都能和家人在一起，永远地与家人分享爱意; 第三，我希望每个人的梦想都是真的。 那是我心中的中秋节。我将永远重新成员：东方或西方，家是最好的。
八
Mid-Autumn Day，all the country is celebrating.The streets are full of people,the loves are holding each other tightily.Everyone has his day.However，I am lonely.No one to hold，no one to kiss，no one to talk!
I was walking around the street without purpose，seeing the lovers kissing，watching the fireworkes alone，walking backe room whist.
Suddenly,I think I must be good to myself.So I decied to buy a present to myself.I know I will be good soon，and will find my Mr.Right.So tonight,a little teddy bear will sleep with me.And i know:i will have another teddy bear as a present that not bought from myself!
中秋节，全国各地都在庆祝。街上到处都是人，爱情紧紧相依。每个人都有他的一天。但是，我很孤独。没有人可以抱，没有人亲吻，没有人来谈论!
我无目的地走在街上，看到恋人们亲吻，独自看着烟火，走回来的房间。
突然间，我觉得我必须对自己好。所以我决定给自己一件礼物。我知道我很快就会好起来的，会找到我的Mr.Right。所以今晚，一只小泰迪熊会和我一起睡觉。我知道：我会买另一只泰迪熊作为礼物而不是我自己买的!
九
Mid-autumn Day is a Chinese festival.It usually es in September or October.On that day we usually eat a big dinner and mooncakes.It is said "Hou Yi" missed his wife,so he made mooncakes.It looks like the moon.
There are many kinds of mooncakes.They are small round cakes with meat,nuts or something sweet inside.eating mooncakes has been our custom.Families stay outside in the open air eat a big dinner and mooncakes.The most important thing is looking at the moon,On that day,the moon kooks brighter and rounder.We call this moon the full moon.
On that day,families get together,so we call this day getting together.This is Mid-autumn Day.I love it very much.Because on that day I can eat mooncakes.And my brother es back home.He works outside all year.Only that day and the Spring Festival.He es back.So that day I am especially happy.On that day my family gets together.
中秋节是一个中国节日，通常是九月或十月。当天我们经常吃一顿丰盛的晚餐和月饼。据说“后羿”想念他的妻子，所以他做了月饼。它看起来像月亮。
有各种各样的月饼。它们是小圆饼，里面有肉，坚果或者里面的甜点。吃月饼是我们的习惯。家人在户外露天吃大餐和月饼。最重要的是看着月亮，在那一天，月亮变得越来越明亮。我们称这个月亮为满月。
在那一天，家庭聚在一起，所以我们称这一天聚在一起。这是中秋节。我非常喜欢。因为那天我可以吃月饼。而且我的兄弟回家了。他全年都在外面工作只有那一天和春节。他回来了。所以那天我特别开心。那天我的家人聚在一起。
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I think Mid-Autumn Day is an old traditional festival in China.Everybody likes it because it's a family get-together.You see it is called"Mid-Autumn Day",so it often es in September or October.It is on the 15th of the 8th of the lunar month.Now,let's say something about this interesting festival.
Firstly, I'd like to say something about the moon.I like it very much because I want to be an astronaut in the future.That day the moon is round,big,just like a beautiful plate hanging on the blue cloth.When I see the moon, I will remember the ancient myths——the godess Chang Er and her little rabbit are playing under the tree which Wu Gang grows.I will also think about Armstrong's first moonwalk.I will also miss the friends in Tai-wan island,in Macao and Chinese people who are abroad.I know they are missing us very much,too.
Secondly,I'11 say something about the tradition on Mid-Autumn Day.Look!There's a big tree in a garden of a Chinese family.All the family members are sitting around a big table under the tree in the open air.They are eating the mooncakes and admiring the full moon in the sky.That is a family reunion dinner.The mooncakes and the moon represent the love from a family.I think this is one of the most valuable things in the world.
Thirdly,it is a very good opportunity to make three wishes on Mid-Autumn Day.My wishes are:the first,I,an astronaut in the future,would like to go to the moon one day,and stay with the sky and stars; the second,I hope every person in the world will stay with family,share love from the family forever; the third,I hope everybody's dream will e true.
That is the Mid-Autumn Day in my mind.I will always re-member: East or West,home is best.
我认为中秋节是中国古老的传统节日。每个人都喜欢它，因为它是一个家庭聚会。你看它被称为“中秋节”，所以通常在九月或十月。这是在农历八月十五日。现在，让我们谈谈这个有趣的节日。
首先，我想谈谈月亮问题。我非常喜欢它，因为我希望将来成为一名宇航员。那天月亮是圆的，大的，就像一块美丽的盘子挂在蓝色的布上。我看到月亮，我会记得古老的神话 - 长女和她的小兔子正在吴刚生长的树下玩耍。我也会想到阿姆斯特朗的第一次月球漫步。我也会想念台湾的朋友们岛上，澳门和国外的中国人。我知道他们也非常想念我们。
其次，我要谈谈中秋节的传统。看!中国家庭的花园里有一棵大树。所有的家庭成员都坐在树下的一张大桌子旁边露天。他们正在吃月饼，欣赏天空中的满月。这是一个家庭聚会晚餐。月饼和月亮代表了一个家庭的爱。我认为这是世界上最有价值的东西之一。
第三，这是一个非常好的机会，在中秋节做出三个愿望。我的愿望是：第一，我，未来的宇航员，有一天想去月球，和天空和星星呆在一起; 第二，我希望世界上每个人都能和家人在一起，永远地与家人分享爱意; 第三，我希望每个人的梦想都是真的。
那是我心中的中秋节。我将永远重新成员：东方或西方，家是最好的。
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