雪兆丰年 Snow foreshadows a bumper harvest
Explanation
这句谚语的意思是，冬天如果下大雪，预示着来年庄稼会获得丰收。这是因为积雪可以覆盖土壤，保温保湿，有利于农作物的生长。
This proverb means that if it snows heavily in winter, it indicates that the crops will have a bumper harvest next year. This is because the accumulated snow can cover the soil, keep it warm and moist, and is beneficial to the growth of crops.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个山清水秀的小村庄里，村民们世代务农，靠天吃饭。一年冬天，大雪纷纷扬扬地下个不停，厚厚的积雪覆盖了田野。有些村民担心，这么大的雪，会把庄稼冻坏。但老村长却笑着说：“别担心，这雪兆丰年啊！”果然，第二年春天，积雪融化，滋润了土地，庄稼长得格外茂盛。秋天到了，村民们迎来了丰收，家家户户都喜笑颜开。从此，“雪兆丰年”这句谚语就流传开来，成为人们对丰收的美好期盼。
Long ago, in a beautiful village, the villagers worked the land, relying on the weather for their livelihood. One winter, it snowed heavily and continuously, and a thick layer of snow covered the fields. Some villagers worried that so much snow would damage their crops. But the old village head smiled and said, “Don’t worry, this snow bodes well for a bumper harvest!” Sure enough, the following spring, the snow melted, moisturizing the land, and the crops grew exceptionally well. When autumn came, the villagers enjoyed a bountiful harvest, with each household filled with joy. From then on, the proverb “Snow bodes a bumper harvest” became widely known, expressing people’s hope for a successful harvest.
Usage
这句谚语常用在冬天大雪之后，用来预测来年的收成。
This proverb is often used after a heavy snowfall in winter to predict the next year's harvest.
Examples
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今冬瑞雪兆丰年，来年定能五谷丰登。
jīndōng ruìxuě zhào fēngnián, láinián dìng néng wǔgǔ fēngdēng
This winter's heavy snowfall bodes well for a bumper harvest next year.
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你看这雪下得这么大，明年肯定是个丰收年！
nǐ kàn zhè xuě xià de zhème dà, míngnián kěndìng shì ge fēngshōu nián
Look at all this snow, next year will definitely be a bumper harvest!