Why Chinese Has Two Words for “Year” : Nian 年 vs Sui 岁 | EP9 Spring Festival Special Part One
Why does Chinese use two different words where English uses only one: year? And what does this reveal about Chinese cosmology, agricultural civilisation, and the way Chinese people perceive life? In this Spring Festival Special, we explore this fascinating linguistic and cultural distinction. Part Two will explore the deeper foundation behind Chinese New Year: the Chinese lunisolar calendar (阴阳合历). Wishing you a joyful Spring Festival and a smooth Year of the Horse! Timestamps 0:00 Opening 1:07 The Core Distinction: Objective vs. Subjective Time 3:05 Why is Spring Festival called “过年 Guò Nián”？ 4:10 East vs. West: Contrasting Perspectives on Time Explore More https://www.rosamundmandarin.com/
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The Chinese Lunisolar Calendar Explained | Spring Festival Special Part Two
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Why Taoism Is Misunderstood And The Real Meaning of the Lantern Festival | Spring Festival Special 3
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