âm dương lịch

Âm dương lịch được treo trên tường trong phòng khách.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lunisolar calendar: A calendar system that synchronizes its months with the cycles of the Moon (lunar phases) and its years with the cycle of the Sun (solar year). This system incorporates intercalary months to align the lunar and solar cycles.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tết Nguyên Đán được tính theo âm dương lịch. (Tet Nguyen Dan is calculated according to the lunisolar calendar.)
  • Âm dương lịch là cơ sở của nhiều hệ thống lịch truyền thống ở châu Á. (The lunisolar calendar is the basis of many traditional calendar systems in Asia.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical and cultural contexts to discuss traditional timekeeping, astrology, and the scheduling of festivals.

Variants and Related Words

• Lịch âm (n): Lunar calendar. A calendar based solely on the cycles of the Moon.
• Lịch dương (n): Solar calendar. A calendar based solely on the cycle of the Sun, like the Gregorian calendar.
• Năm âm dương lịch (n): Lunisolar year.

Synonyms

• Lunisolar calendar: The direct and most precise English equivalent.

Related Concepts

• Intercalation: The addition of an extra month (intercalary month) to a lunisolar calendar to correct the drift between lunar and solar cycles.
• Traditional calendars: Such as the Chinese, Hebrew, and Hindu calendars, which are classic examples of lunisolar systems.