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高骈 · 山亭夏日
楼台倒影入池塘
高骈 · 山亭夏日
竹青
Green trees, deep shade — the summer days grow long;
pavilion towers mirror in the pond.
— Gao Pian (Tang), “Summer Day at a Mountain Pavilion”
三候
THREE PENTADS古人将一个节气分为三候,每候五日,以物候记录天地的细微变化。
I
一候 蝼蝈鸣
First pentad — Mole crickets and frogs call
II
二候 蚯蚓出
Second pentad — Earthworms emerge
III
三候 王瓜生
Third pentad — Snake gourds climb and grow
节气色谱
SEASONAL PALETTE取一色为主,佐以三色,皆出自中国传统色谱。
竹青#789262
zhúqīng · Bamboo Green
樱桃红#C04851
yīngtáohóng · Cherry Red
鞠衣黄#E3BD5B
jūyīhuáng · Robe Yellow
湖水蓝#B0D5DF
húshuǐlán · Lake Blue
风物
CUSTOMS立夏称人——悬秤称体重,祈愿一夏安康不疰夏。
Weighing people on a hanging scale, wishing good health through the hot months.
斗蛋——孩童以煮蛋相碰为戏,蛋壳坚者为胜。
Egg-knocking games among children — the unbroken shell wins.