說到穀雨，你能想到什麼？想到的是，穀雨，二十四節氣之一；是有關它的優美詩句，如“春山谷雨前，並手摘芳煙。二月山家穀雨天，半坡芳茗露華鮮。未知東郭清明酒，何似西窗穀雨茶。”還是它的一些習俗？
今天，小天就給大家介紹一下如何用英語來表達穀雨，這樣，在和同學、朋友談到穀雨節氣的時候，你會知道得更多。
穀雨——二十四節氣之一
穀雨，二十四節氣的第六個節氣，也是春季最後一個節氣，有“雨生百穀”的說法，暗示了此時降雨對於穀物生長的重要性。
Grain Rain is the sixth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms，which is from an old Chinese saying - Rain aids the growth of countless grain. This means the rain is very important for the growth of grain at this time of year.
穀雨傳說
對於穀雨的由來，大家較為熟知和認可的是，它來源於一個民間傳說。傳說黃帝時期，官員倉頡創造文字時，無數穀米從天而降，如同下雨一般。因此，黃帝把這天命名為“穀雨”。
The Chinese name of Grain Rain was originated from a folk story. When Cang Jie, an official in the Yellow Emperor period, created characters, countless grain came down from the sky like rainfall. Therefore, the Yellow Emperor named this day as “Gu Yu”.
穀雨顯著特點
穀雨節氣到來時，氣溫升高，降水持續增加，是作物生長的黃金時期。這期間，也是播種的最佳時間。在田間，農民們忙著播種玉米、大豆、土豆和花生等，併為剛播下的種子蓋上塑料膜，提高土壤的溫度，促使種子發芽。
“穀雨”期間最顯著的氣候特徵就是晝夜溫差明顯。所以，大家還要注意保暖，看天氣穿衣，千萬不要感冒哦。
When Grain Rain comes, the temperature rises and there is a marked increase in rainfall, which is a golden period for the growth of the crops. During this period, it is also the best time to sow. In the field, farmers are busy sowing corn, soybean, potatoes, peanuts and so on. The seeds are usually covered with a plastic film to keep them warm enough to germinate.
穀雨習俗
穀雨習俗，各地不一。在北方，山東省富裕的漁民舉行隆重的“祭海”儀式，向海神娘娘敬酒，然後揚帆出海捕魚。在南方，人們要喝“穀雨茶”。在穀雨時節新採的春茶富含營養物質，具有清熱、明目的功效。穀雨這天，不管天氣如何，人們都會到茶山採摘一些新茶回來喝。
The custom of Grain Rain varies according to different areas in China. In northern China, the rich fishermen in Shandong Province hold a solemn ceremony of “sea offering” to offer a toast to the goddess of the sea, and then set sail for fishing. In southern China, people drink tea this day.
The fresh spring tea picked up during Grain Rain is rich in nutrients, which can help clear heat in the body, and can be good for the eyesight. No matter what the weather is like, people will go to the tea mountain to pick up some spring tea this day.
穀雨——傳統文化
其實，小天詳細介紹穀雨節氣的英文表達，不僅僅是拓展英語知識，還想幫大家積累與傳統文化相關的素材，因為在中高考，傳統文化常常作為考點出現，如（全國Ⅱ卷英語書面表達）假定你是李華，想邀請外教Henry一起參觀中國剪紙（paper-cutting）藝術展。請給他寫封郵件，內容包括：1.展覽時間、地點；2.展覽內容。
Dear Henry,
I'm Li Hua, the head of the paper-cutting club at our school. Last time, you told me you were looking forward to learning more about traditional Chinese culture. Well, I'm glad to tell you there will be a Chinese paper-cutting exhibition at our school. I really hope you can set aside some time for the event.
The exhibition, the theme of “Which Is the Beauty of China,” will take place in the school hall from 2 to 5 on the afternoon of June 21. Not only will our club's art be displayed, but we also have a valuable set of paper-cuts created by a famous artist in this field. Besides, there will be many useful and interesting activities, from which you can have a clearer picture of Chinese culture.
I hope you will accept my invitation. I'm sure the exhibit will leave a wonderful impression on you! I'm looking forward to your reply.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
節氣也屬於傳統文化，所以，同學們在平時的學習中要多積累，當有關它的內容出現在中高考考題中時，你會更有把握和信心哦
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