Definition
阳历 (yánglì) is the solar calendar, specifically the Gregorian calendar used internationally. It contrasts with 阴历 (yīnlì), the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. 日历 (rìlì) is a general term for any calendar or datebook, not a calendar system.
noun
solar calendarthe Gregorian calendar (as opposed to the lunar calendar)
Easily confused
- 阴历yīn lìlook-alikelunar calendar
Examples
- 阳历？Tā de shēngrì shì yáng lì jǐ yuè jǐ hào?What month and day is his birthday on the solar calendar?
- ，阳历。Zhōngguó de chūnjié shì gēnjù nónglì, bú shì yáng lì.The Chinese Spring Festival is based on the lunar calendar, not the solar calendar.
- 阳历。Wǒmen gōngsī yòng yáng lì ānpái gōngzuò jìhuà.Our company uses the solar calendar to arrange work plans.
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