No. 7,131 in Chinese
秋分
"秋分" means "Autumn Equinox," the point when day and night are of equal length in fall.
In a sentence
秋分是一年中昼夜平分的一天。
Autumn Equinox is the day of the year when day and night are of equal length.
In this sentence, '秋分' refers to the specific astronomical event known as the Autumn Equinox.
每年秋分的时候，很多地方都会举办庆祝活动。
Every year during the Autumn Equinox, many places hold celebrations.
Here, '秋分' is used to designate the time period around the Autumn Equinox.
在中国传统文化中，秋分被视为丰收季节的开始。
In traditional Chinese culture, the Autumn Equinox is considered the beginning of the harvest season.
In this context, '秋分' symbolizes the cultural significance and timing associated with the Autumn Equinox.
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