Dongzhi is a traditional festival that is celebrated across East Asia. The word “Dongzhi” means “winter’s extreme,” as it takes place on the shortest day (and longest night) of the year. Its date usually falls between December 21 and 23. The festival’s origins go back over 2,000 years to China’s Han Dynasty. The ancient Chinese believed in the concept of yin and yang. These are two opposite forces in the universe that are actually connected. Their connection creates harmony in the natural world.
冬至是整個東亞地區慶祝的傳統節日。「冬至」意味著「冬天的極限」，因為它發生於一年中白天最短（和夜晚最長）的一天。它的日期通常介於十二月二十一日至二十三日之間。這節日的起源可追溯至超過兩千年前的中國漢朝時期。古代中國人相信陰陽的概念。這是宇宙中兩股相反的力量，卻相互關聯。他們彼此之間的連結創造自然界的和諧。
生活必備字詞：
traditional a. 傳統的
take place 發生；舉行
force n. 力量
connect vi. & vt. 連結；關聯
connection n. 連結，關聯
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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌，完整內容請見十二月號。
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