秋
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Definitions
- 1. autumn
- 2. fall
- 3. harvest time
- 4. see 鞦韆|秋千[qiū qiān]
Words Containing 秋
the Mid-Autumn Festival on 15th of 8th lunar month
autumn
autumn
one day apart seems like three years (idiom)
a single day apart seems like three seasons (idiom)
lit. the falling of one leaf heralds the coming of autumn (idiom)
a sudden shower towards the end of summer brings an abrupt arrival of autumn (idiom)
the Mid-autumn festival, the traditional moon-viewing festival on the 15th of the 8th lunar month
(bird species of China) scaly-sided merganser (Mergus squamatus)
second month of autumn
Mr Gongyang's Annals or commentary on 春秋[chūn qiū], early history, probably written during Han dynasty, same as 公羊傳|公羊传[gōng yáng zhuàn]
jade ice jug and autumn moon (idiom, from poem by Song writer Su Dongpo 蘇東坡|苏东坡); fig. spotless white and pure
early autumn
history of the Sixteen Kingdoms 304-439 by Cui Hong 崔鴻|崔鸿, written towards the end of Wei of the Northern Dynasties 北魏, 100 scrolls
History of Ten States of South China (1669) by Wu Renchen 吳任臣|吴任臣[wú rèn chén], 114 scrolls
a thousand years
throughout the ages
Katyusha (name)
each has its own merits (idiom)
History of the Southern States Wu and Yue (traditional rivals), compiled by Han historian Zhao Ye 趙曄|赵晔[zhào yè], 10 extant scrolls
lit. “Mr. Lü's Spring and Autumn (Annals)”, compendium of the philosophies of the Hundred Schools of Thought 諸子百家|诸子百家[zhū zǐ bǎi jiā], compiled around 239 BC under the patronage of Qin Dynasty 秦代[qín dài] Chancellor Lü Buwei 呂不韋|吕不韦[Lu:3 bù wéi]
autumnal sadness
Katyusha (name)
troubled times
Mr Zuo's Spring and Autumn Annals, attributed to famous blind historian Zuo Qiuming 左丘明[zuǒ qiū míng]
to both share the limelight
Cho Chang (Harry Potter)
early autumn
lit. seeing clearly the downy feathers of autumn (idiom, from Mencius)
the four seasons
sow in spring, develop in summer, harvest in autumn, store in winter (idiom)
Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC)
Three Commentaries on the Spring and Autumn Annals 春秋[chūn qiū], including Mr Gongyang's annals 公羊傳|公羊传[gōng yáng zhuàn], Mr Guliang's annals 穀梁傳|谷梁传[gǔ liáng zhuàn] and Mr Zuo's annals or Zuo Zhuan 左傳|左传[zuǒ zhuàn]
the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC), namely: Duke Huan of Qi 齊桓公|齐桓公[qí huán gōng], Duke Wen of Jin 晉文公|晋文公[jìn wén gōng], King Zhuang of Chu 楚莊王|楚庄王[chǔ zhuāng wáng], and alternatively Duke Xiang of Song 宋襄公[sòng xiāng gōng] and Duke Mu of Qin 秦穆公[qín mù gōng] or King Helu of Wu 吳王闔閭|吴王阖闾[wú wáng hé Lu:2] and King Gou Jian of Yue 越王勾踐|越王勾践[yuè wáng gōu jiàn]
grand dreams
Mr Zuo's Spring and Autumn Annals, attributed to famous blind historian Zuo Qiuming 左丘明[zuǒ qiū míng]
the Spring and Autumn (770-476 BC) and Warring States (475-221 BC) periods
the Spring and Autumn (770-476 BC) and Warring States (475-221 BC) periods
Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC)
Luxuriant Dew of the Spring and Autumn Annals, ideological tract by Han dynasty political philosopher Dong Zhongshu 董仲舒[dǒng zhòng shū]
the prime of one's life
Tales of Yanzi, book describing the life and wisdom of Yanzi 晏子 (-c 500 BC), famous statesman from Qi of the Warring States
(bird species of China) common merganser (Mergus merganser)
to cast flirtatious glances at sb (idiom)
song of lady Du Qiu, poem by Du Mu 杜牧
late autumn
see 灰不溜丟|灰不溜丢[huī bu liū diū]
(bird species of China) smew (Mergellus albellus)
to swing (on a swing)
Qu Qiubai (1899-1935), politician, Soviet expert of the Chinese communists at time of Soviet influence, publisher and Russian translator, captured and executed by Guomindang at the time of the Long March
autumn
Pacific saury (Cololabis saira)
Qiufen or Autumn Equinox, 16th of the 24 solar terms 二十四節氣|二十四节气 23rd September-7th October
the autumn equinox
autumn trial (judicial hearing of capital cases during Ming and Qing)
autumn levy (tax on harvest)
lit. settle accounts after the autumn harvest (idiom)
lit. to settle accounts after autumn (idiom)
sowing in autumn (for a crop in spring)
fall harvest
Autumn Harvest Uprising (1927), insurrection in Hunan and Jiangxi provinces led by Mao Zedong
autumn scenery
results of the autumn imperial examinations
fine hair grown by animals (or down grown by birds) in the fall
limpid autumn waters (trad. description of girl's beautiful eyes)
autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
colchicine (pharmacy)
autumn flood
autumn ripples
begonia
the cool of autumn
autumn irrigation
ripening in autumn (of crops)
autumn dryness disease (TCM)
(history) a hunting party
Qiu Jin (1875-1907), famous female martyr of the anti-Qing revolution, the subject of several books and films
Akita prefecture of north Japan
Akita prefecture, northeast Japan
autumn grain crops
hot spell during autumn
autumn plowing
colors of autumn
flowering autumn grass, fine net (idiom); fig. abundant and exacting punishments prescribed by law
the autumn chrysanthemum braves the frost (idiom)
autumn vegetables
autumn leaf
Akihabara, region of downtown Tokyo famous for electronics stores
okra (Hibiscus esculentus)
okra (Hibiscus esculentus)
long underwear
long underwear pants
autumn exam (triennial provincial exam during Ming and Qing)
autumn outing
autumn exam (triennial provincial exam during Ming and Qing)
autumn rain
autumn frost
the cool autumn breeze (idiom)
lit. as the autumn breeze passes the ear (idiom); not in the least concerned
the autumn wind is soughing (idiom)
clear and refreshing autumn weather
Cheng Yanqiu (1904-1958), famous Beijing opera star, second only to 梅蘭芳|梅兰芳[méi lán fāng]
Liqiu or Start of Autumn, 13th of the 24 solar terms 二十四節氣|二十四节气 7th-22nd August
(bird species of China) red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator)
proud of one's age and experience (idiom)
after innumerable ages
for all eternity (idiom)
lit. short-lived cicada does not know the seasons; fig. to see only a small piece of the big picture
to cast flirtatious glances at sb (idiom)
see 酸不溜丟|酸不溜丢[suān bu liū diū]
fall; autumn
swing (seat hung from a frame or branch)
harvest season
yellowish
okra (Hibiscus esculentus)
dark and swarthy