榴月
Chinese
pomegranate | month | ||
---|---|---|---|
simp. and trad. (榴月) | 榴 | 月 |
Etymology
Refers to the blossoming of pomegranates during the fifth month.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
榴月
- (archaic) The fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar.
Synonyms
- 蒲月, 仲夏 (zhòngxià), 飄香/飘香, 皋月, 郁月
See also
- Month of the Year: 榴月 (Liúyuè)
- Previous: 梅月 (Méiyuè)
- Next: 荷月 (Héyuè)