理解传统时辰 Understanding Traditional Chinese Timekeeping (Shi Chen) Lǐjiě chuántǒng shíchén

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：你知道中国的传统时辰吗？
B：知道一些，听说一天有十二个时辰，每个时辰对应不同的时间和含义。
A：是的，例如子时是晚上11点到凌晨1点，对应着一天的开始，人们常说‘子时三刻’。
B：‘子时三刻’是什么意思呢？
A：‘子时三刻’通常指子时过后的三个刻，大约是凌晨1点半左右，这个时间点在一些故事或传说中经常出现，带有一些神秘色彩。
B：原来如此，那其他的时辰呢？比如午时呢？
A：午时是中午11点到下午1点，是一天中最热的时候，也代表着一天的正午，有些习俗会在午时举行。

拼音

A：Nǐ zhīdào zhōngguó de chuántǒng shíchén ma？
B：Zhīdào yīxiē，tīngshuō yītiān yǒu shí'èr gè shíchén，měi gè shíchén duìyìng bùtóng de shíjiān hé yìyì。
A：Shì de，lìrú zǐshí shì wǎnshàng 11 diǎn dào língchén 1 diǎn，duìyìngzhe yītiān de kāishǐ，rénmen cháng shuō ‘zǐshí sān kè’。
B：‘Zǐshí sān kè’ shì shénme yìsi ne？
A：‘Zǐshí sān kè’ tōngcháng zhǐ zǐshí guòhòu de sān kè，dàyuē shì língchén 1 diǎn bàn zuǒyòu，zhège shíjiǎndiǎn zài yīxiē gùshì huò chuánshuō zhōng jīngcháng chūxiàn，dài yǒuxiē mìmì sècǎi。
B：Yuánlái rúcǐ，nà qítā de shíchén ne？Bǐrú wǔshí ne？
A：Wǔshí shì zhōngwǔ 11 diǎn dào xiàwǔ 1 diǎn，shì yītiān zhōng zuì rè de shíhòu，yě dàibiǎozhe yītiān de zhèngwǔ，yǒuxiē xísú huì zài wǔshí jǔxíng。

English

A: Do you know about traditional Chinese timekeeping (Shi Chen)?
B: I know a little. I heard that a day has twelve Shi Chen, each corresponding to a different time and meaning.
A: Yes, for example, Zi Shi is from 11 pm to 1 am, representing the beginning of the day. People often say 'Zi Shi San Ke'.
B: What does 'Zi Shi San Ke' mean?
A: 'Zi Shi San Ke' usually refers to three Ke after Zi Shi, around 1:30 am. This time point often appears in stories and legends, carrying a mysterious atmosphere.
B: I see. What about other Shi Chen? For example, Wu Shi?
A: Wu Shi is from 11 am to 1 pm, the hottest time of the day, representing midday. Some customs are held during Wu Shi.

Dialogues 2

中文

English

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Common Phrases

子时

zǐ shí

Zi Shi

午时

wǔ shí

Wu Shi

时辰

shí chén

Shi Chen

Cultural Background

中文

中国传统时辰是根据阴阳五行学说制定的，每个时辰都有其对应的五行属性和文化含义。

不同时辰在人们生活中起着不同的作用，例如，子时是休息和养生的时间，午时是工作和活动的最佳时间。

了解传统时辰有助于理解中国传统文化中的时间观念和生活方式。

拼音

Zhōngguó chuántǒng shíchén shì gēnjù yīnyáng wǔxíng xuéshuō zhìdìng de，měi gè shíchén dōu yǒu qí duìyìng de wǔxíng shǔxìng hé wénhuà hànyì。

Bùtóng shíchén zài rénmen shēnghuó zhōng qǐzhe bùtóng de zuòyòng，lìrú，zǐshí shì xiūxí hé yǎngshēng de shíjiān，wǔshí shì gōngzuò hé huódòng de zuìjiā shíjiān。

Liǎojiě chuántǒng shíchén yǒuzhù yú lǐjiě zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà zhōng de shíjiān guānniàn hé shēnghuó fāngshì。

English

Traditional Chinese timekeeping (Shi Chen) is based on Yin Yang and the Five Elements theory, with each Shi Chen having its own elemental attributes and cultural meanings. Different Shi Chen play different roles in people's lives; for instance, Zi Shi is for rest and health preservation, while Wu Shi is ideal for work and activities. Understanding Shi Chen helps to grasp the concept of time and lifestyle in traditional Chinese culture.

Advanced Expressions

中文

我们可以根据时辰来安排一天的活动，例如子时休息，午时用餐。

许多中国传统节日和习俗都与时辰密切相关，例如，除夕夜守岁到子时。

拼音

Wǒmen kěyǐ gēnjù shíchén lái ānpái yītiān de huódòng，lìrú zǐshí xiūxí，wǔshí yòngcān。

Xǔduō zhōngguó chuántǒng jiérì hé xísú dōu yǔ shíchén mìmì xiāngguān，lìrú，chúxī yè shǒusuì dào zǐshí。

English

We can arrange our daily activities according to Shi Chen, such as resting during Zi Shi and having meals during Wu Shi. Many traditional Chinese festivals and customs are closely related to Shi Chen, such as staying up until Zi Shi on New Year's Eve.

Cultural Taboos

中文

在与外国人交流时，避免使用过于专业的术语或解释，以免造成误解。

拼音

Zài yǔ wàiguórén jiāoliú shí，biànmiǎn shǐyòng guòyú zhuānyè de shùyǔ huò jiěshì，yǐmiǎn zàochéng wùjiě。

English

When communicating with foreigners, avoid using overly technical terms or explanations to prevent misunderstandings.

Key Points

中文

理解传统时辰需要结合中国文化背景，才能更好地理解其含义和用途。

拼音

Lǐjiě chuántǒng shíchén xūyào jiéhé zhōngguó wénhuà bèijǐng，cái néng gèng hǎo de lǐjiě qí hànyì hé yòngtú。

English

Understanding traditional Chinese timekeeping requires considering the cultural context of China to better grasp its meaning and usage.

Practice Tips

中文

尝试用中文和外国人解释中国传统时辰的含义。

可以寻找一些与传统时辰相关的中国故事或传说，以加深理解。

练习用传统时辰来描述一天的活动安排。

拼音

Chángshì yòng zhōngwén hé wàiguórén jiěshì zhōngguó chuántǒng shíchén de hànyì。

Kěyǐ xúnzhǎo yīxiē yǔ chuántǒng shíchén xiāngguān de zhōngguó gùshì huò chuánshuō，yǐ jiāshēn lǐjiě。

Liànxí yòng chuántǒng shíchén lái miáoshù yītiān de huódòng ānpái。

English

Try explaining the meaning of traditional Chinese timekeeping in Chinese to a foreigner. You can find some Chinese stories or legends related to traditional Shi Chen to deepen your understanding. Practice describing your daily schedule using traditional Shi Chen.