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“solar calendar” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyáng lì

Example

我们按阳历过生日。wǒ men àn yáng lì guò shēng rì

We celebrate our birthdays according to the solar calendar.

Illustration for 阳历 (solar calendar)

How to say “solar calendar” in Chinese

“Solar calendar” in Chinese is 阳历 (yáng lì).

A calendar aligned with the sun's yearly cycle, used for ordinary civil dates and commonly identified with the Gregorian calendar.

Full entry for 阳历: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 阳历

公司按阳历安排假期。gōng sī àn yáng lì ān pái jià qī

The company schedules holidays according to the solar calendar.

Tips for using 阳历

  • Modern identity documents and other official records normally use this system, whereas many traditional festivals follow lunar dates.

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