Laba | 腊八
The eighth day of the twelfth month in the Chinese calendar.
Laba Festival 腊八节
Laba Festival refers to the traditional start of celebration for the Chinese New Year.
腊八节意味着传统春节庆祝活动的开始。
Laba congee:腊八粥
*porridge:麦片粥/米糊(更加接近广式粥)
喝粥=eat/have congee
I ate some congee for breakfast this morning.
我今天早上早餐喝了点粥。
稀/稠=thin/thick
I prefer thin congee to thick one.
我喜欢喝稀粥,不喜欢喝稠粥。
【词汇拓展】
Glutinous rice 糯米 /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/
black rice 黑米
longan 桂圆 /ˈlɒŋɡən/
red beans 红豆
lotus seeds 莲子
peanuts 花生
dates 红枣
millet 小米
sugar 糖
*音标源于柯林斯大辞典