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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
农历nónglìthe traditional Chinese calendarHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, rank #63605, Very Hard
农历nónglìthe lunar calendarHSK 7, n, 10 strokes, rank #63605, Very Hard
nónglì(nong2li4)nong li T2
  1. 1the traditional Chinese calendar
  2. 2the lunar calendar
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March 24, 2026

农历(農曆)nónglì(nong2li4)

农历 (nónglì) refers to the traditional Chinese calendar, which is based on lunar cycles. It is commonly used for determining festivals, holidays, and agricultural activities, distinguishing it from the solar Gregorian calendar. Understanding the农历 is essential for appreciating many aspects of Chinese culture and tradition.

Strokes10Frequency#63605DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

农历 plays a significant role in Chinese festivals, such as the Lunar New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival, where dates are determined according to this calendar. It reflects the agricultural heritage of China.

Memory tip

Think of '农' (nóng) as 'farm' and '历' (lì) as 'history' – together they create the idea of a farming history based on the lunar cycle. Visualize a farmer planting crops according to the moon's phases to remember the connection.

Meanings of 农历

nónglì(nong2li4)
1the traditional Chinese calendar
2the lunar calendar
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About 农历

农历Simplified
農曆Traditional
10Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#63605Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

阴历 (yīnlì) vs 农历 (nónglì): Use 农历 when referring specifically to the traditional Chinese agricultural calendar, while 阴历 is a broader term that can refer to any lunar calendar.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 农历 with 公历 (gōnglì), which is the solar calendar. It is important to recognize that 农历 is more commonly used in informal settings, especially during festivals. Remember to use the proper tone: the second tone for 农 and the fourth for 历.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 6, it's crucial to connect 农历 with other time-related vocabulary and cultural terms, such as 春节 (Chūnjié - Spring Festival) or 中秋节 (Zhōngqiūjié - Mid-Autumn Festival). Focus on using it in cultural contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 农历 with other calendars, like the Gregorian calendar, leading to incorrect statements about dates. For example, saying '春节 is on January 1st in 农历' is incorrect; it varies each year.

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Component characters

农nóngpeasant
HSK 56 strokes冖
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历lìcalendar
HSK 34 strokes厂
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How to say the traditional Chinese calendar in Chinese

“the traditional Chinese calendar” in Chinese is农历nónglì

农历 (nónglì) refers to the traditional Chinese calendar, which is based on lunar cycles. It is commonly used for determining festivals, holidays, and agricultural activities, distinguishing it from the solar Gregorian calendar. Understanding the农历 is essential for appreciating many aspects of Chinese culture and tradition.

When to use 农历

Learners often confuse 农历 with 公历 (gōnglì), which is the solar calendar. It is important to recognize that 农历 is more commonly used in informal settings, especially during festivals. Remember to use the proper tone: the second tone for 农 and the fourth for 历.

农历 or something close to it

阴历 (yīnlì) vs 农历 (nónglì): Use 农历 when referring specifically to the traditional Chinese agricultural calendar, while 阴历 is a broader term that can refer to any lunar calendar.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 农历 with other calendars, like the Gregorian calendar, leading to incorrect statements about dates. For example, saying '春节 is on January 1st in 农历' is incorrect; it varies each year.

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农历 is the lunar calendar used for traditional holidays, while 公历 is the solar calendar that most people use for daily activities.

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