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大雪纷飞朔风寒,瑞雪满城冬日浓。日前,张北县迎来降雪天气,银装素裹下的县城分外妖娆。
通讯员 翁晓静 吴孟忱 摄
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"瑞雪满城" (ruì xuě mǎn chéng) is a beautiful and auspicious Chinese phrase.
"瑞 (ruì):" Auspicious, lucky, fortunate.
"雪 (xuě):" Snow.
"满 (mǎn):" Full, cover completely.
"城 (chéng):" City.
"Meaning:"
The phrase literally translates to "auspicious snow fills the city." It describes a city completely covered in snow, which is considered a very positive and fortunate sight in traditional Chinese culture.
"Why it's considered auspicious (吉祥 - jíxiáng):"
1. "Fertility and Agriculture:" Snow in winter insulates the soil, protecting plant life and preventing frost damage. It also adds moisture to the earth, providing crucial nourishment for crops in the spring. Therefore, snow was seen as a sign of abundance and good harvests in the coming year.
2. "Purity and Cleansing:" Snow is pure and white. It was believed to purify the land, wash away evil spirits, and bring about a fresh start.
3. "Historical Context:" In ancient China, when weather forecasting was less accurate, a heavy snowfall in winter was seen as a sign that the heavens were pleased and that the natural order was balanced, predicting a favorable and prosperous year ahead.
"In essence, "瑞雪满城
来源:【河北经济日报】
大雪纷飞朔风寒,瑞雪满城冬日浓。日前,张北县迎来降雪天气,银装素裹下的县城分外妖娆。
通讯员 翁晓静 吴孟忱 摄
本文来自【河北经济日报】,仅代表作者观点。全国党媒信息公共平台提供信息发布传播服务。
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