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The twenty-four solar terms are specific festivals in the Chinese calendar that express changes in natural rhythms and establish "December Jian". One year is divided into four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter are three months each, and there are two solar terms per month. Each solar term has its own unique meaning. The twenty-four solar terms accurately reflect changes in natural rhythms and play an extremely important role in people's daily lives. It is not only a seasonal system to guide farming and production, but also a folk custom system that contains rich folk customs. The twenty-four solar terms contain a long cultural connotation and historical accumulation, and are an important part of the long history and culture of the Chinese nation. In the international meteorological circles, the twenty-four solar terms are known as "China's fifth great invention". On November 30, 2016, the twenty-four solar terms were officially included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The 24 solar terms are specific festivals in the Chinese calendar that indicate changes in natural rhythms and establish the "December". One year is divided into four seasons, three months each in spring, summer, autumn and winter, and two solar terms per month, each of which has its own unique meaning. The 24 solar terms accurately reflect the changes in natural rhythms and play an extremely important role in people's daily lives. It is not only a seasonal system that guides agricultural produce action, but also a folklore system that contains rich folk events. The 24 solar terms contain a long cultural connotation and historical accumulation, and are an important part of the long history and culture of the Chinese nation. In the international meteorological community, the 24 solar terms are known as "China's fifth great invention". On November 30, 2016, the 24 solar terms were officially inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- Source of solar terms
Our country's astrological culture has a long history and is extensive and profound. The ancients began to explore the mysteries of the universe very early, and deduced a complete and profound stargazing culture from this. The twenty-four solar terms were originally formulated according to the rotating direction of the handle of the Big Dipper (the rotation of the Big Dipper). The rotation of the Big Dipper is cyclical. During the period of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty, the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" were included in the "Taichu Calendar" as a calendar supplement to guide farming.
China's astrological culture has a long and profound history, and the ancients began to explore the mysteries of the universe very early, and thus deduced a complete and profound stargazing culture. The 24 solar terms were originally formulated according to the rotation direction of the Big Dipper , which rotates in cycles, and this is closely related to the change of seasons. During the reign of Emperor Wudi of the Western Han Dynasty, the "twenty-four solar terms" were included in the Taichu Calendar as a supplement to the calendar to guide agricultural affairs.
- Alternating time and meaning
【Spring】
Beginning of Spring: Spring begins : February 3-5 in the Gregorian calendar. Beginning of spring is the first solar term in spring, which means that a new reincarnation has begun, and it means that the winter when everything is closed has passed, and the season of growth has begun, and everything has gradually recovered.
February 3-5 in the Gregorian calendar. The Spring begins is the first solar term of spring, which means that a new cycle has begun, which means that the winter in which all things are closed has passed, and the season of growth has begun , and all things have gradually recovered.
The rains : February 18-20 in the Gregorian calendar. The Yushui solar term marks the beginning of rainfall and increasing rainfall. In the rainy season, the northern part of our country is still cloudy and cold, and it is still snowing in some places, and it is still very cold before spring; most places in the south are full of spring, a scene of early spring.
February 18-20 in the Gregorian calendar. The rains marks the beginning of rainfall and the gradual increase in rainfall. Entering the rains, the north of China is not yet cold, some places are still snowing; Most of the south is full of spring , an early spring scene.
Insects awaken : March 05-07 in the Gregorian calendar. Waking of Insects means that the weather is getting warmer, and the spring thunder begins to sound, waking up the hibernating insects that are dormant underground.
March 05-07 in the Gregorian calendar. The means is weather warms up, and the spring thunder begins to sound, waking up insects that hibernate underground.
Vernal Equinox : March 20-22 in the Gregorian calendar. The vernal equinox is of great significance in astronomy. The day and night are equally divided in the northern and southern hemispheres. Since then, the position of direct sunlight continues to move from the equator to the northern hemisphere, and the days of the northern hemisphere begin to be longer than the nights. The vernal equinox also has obvious characteristics in terms of climate. At this time, the weather is warm, there is abundant rain, and the sun is shining brightly.
March 20-22 in the Gregorian calendar. The vernal equinox is of great astronomical significance, the northern and southern hemispheres equinoxes day and night, since this day the direct position of the sun continues to move from the equator to the northern hemisphere, and the day begins to grow longer than night throughout the northern hemisphere. The spring equinox is also characterized by a relatively obvious climate, when the weather is warm, rainy and sunny.
Qingming Clear and bright : April 04-06 in the Gregorian calendar. Tomb-sweeping Day is a solar term that reflects phenological changes in the natural world. During this season, the sun is shining brightly, the vegetation is sprouting, the air is clear and the scene is bright, everything is visible, and the natural world presents a scene of vitality. Tomb-sweeping day, the climate in southern my country is refreshing and warm, and the land presents the appearance of spring and scenery; in the northern region, the snow begins to fall, and the sunny spring gradually enters.
April 04-06 in the Gregorian calendar. Is a solar term that reflects the phenological changes in nature, this season is sunny, grass and trees are budding, the air is clear and bright, everything is visible, and the natural world presents a vibrant scene. By the time of Qingming, the climate in the southern region of China has been refreshing and warm, and the earth has shown the image of spring and prosperity; In the north, snow also began to break and gradually enter a sunny spring.
Grain rain : Grain rain falls on April 19-21 in the Gregorian calendar. Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. At this time, the precipitation increases significantly. The seedlings in the fields are first planted and new crops are planted. They need the nourishment of rainwater most. Cereal crops can thrive when rainfall is plentiful and timely.
April 19-21 in the Gregorian calendar. Is the last solar term of spring, when precipitation increases significantly, and the seedlings in the field and new crops are planted, and the most need for rain to moisturize. With sufficient and timely rainfall, cereal crops can thrive.
【Summer】
Summer begins : May 5-07 in the Gregorian calendar. It is the seventh solar term in the twenty-four solar terms and the first solar term in summer, which means the official start of the midsummer season. It marks the gradual warming, approaching heat, and more thunderstorms. It is an important solar term for crops to enter the peak season.
May 05-07 in the Gregorian calendar. It is the 7th solar term among the 24 solar terms, the first solar term of summer, indicating the official beginning of the midsummer season. It marks the gradual warming, the coming of the hot summer, and the increase in thunderstorms, which is an important solar term for the growth of crops in the peak season.
Xiaoman Grain Buds : May 20-22 in the Gregorian calendar. The weather will gradually change from warm to hot, and the precipitation will gradually increase.
May 20-22 in the Gregorian calendar. The weather gradually changed from warm to hot, and precipitation will gradually increase.
Grain in ear : the festival falls on June 5-07 in the Gregorian calendar. The temperature rises significantly and the rainfall is abundant during the Grain Grain season. It is a season suitable for plowing and sowing cereal crops such as late rice. It is a reflection of the ancient farming culture on the season.
June 05-07 in the Gregorian calendar. The temperature rises significantly and the rainfall is abundant, which is suitable for the cultivation and sowing of cereal crops such as late rice, is a reflection of the ancient farming culture. 
Summer solstice : June 21-22 in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the position where the sun shines directly on the ground reaches the northernmost end of the year, almost directly hitting the Tropic of Cancer. At this time, the daylight hours in all parts of the northern hemisphere reach the longest in the whole year.
June 21-22 in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, the sun hits the northernmost point of the year, almost directly into the Tropic of Cancer, when the longest hours of daylight are in the Northern Hemisphere.
Slight heat : The festival falls on July 06-08 in the Gregorian calendar. It means that midsummer has officially begun, and the weather is changing. Most parts of our country have entered the season with the most thunderstorms. The weather is hot, with frequent thunderstorms and abundant rainfall, and the crops have entered the stage of vigorous growth.
July 06-08 in the Gregorian calendar. It means that the height of summer has officially begun, and the weather has begun to enter the sky and the weather is changeable. Most of China enters the season of the most thunderstorms. With hot weather, frequent thunderstorms and abundant rainfall, crops are in a thriving phase.
Great heat : the festival falls on July 22-24 in the Gregorian calendar. The Great Heat is the hottest solar term of the year, and its climate features are: high temperature, intense heat, frequent thunderstorms, and typhoons. Affected by the summer monsoon, precipitation gradually decreases from the southeast coast to the northwest inland, and the annual precipitation is concentrated in summer.
July 22-24 in the Gregorian calendar. Is the hottest solar term of the year, and the climate characteristics of it: high temperature and extreme heat, frequent thunderstorms, typhoons. Affected by the summer wind, precipitation gradually decreases from the southeast co ast to the northwest interior, and the annual precipitation is concentrated in summer.
【Autumn】
Autumn begins : August 7-09 in the Gregorian calendar. It means that autumn has entered since then, which means that the precipitation and humidity are equal to the turning point of the year, tending to decline or decrease; in nature, everything begins to grow from luxuriant to desolate and mature.
August 07-09 in the Gregorian calendar. It means that autumn has entered since then, which means that precipitation and humidity are equal to the turning point of the year, and tend to decline or decrease; to mature.
Stopping the heat : August 22-24 in the Gregorian calendar. It means that the hot and difficult weather is coming to an end. Although the weather is still hot during this period, it has shown a downward trend. It reminds people that the heat is gradually subsiding and the weather is transitioning from hot to cool. Take precautions.
August 22-24 in the Gregorian calendar. It means that the hot and unbearable weather has come to an end, and although the weather is still hot during this period, it has shown a downward trend, reminding people that the heat is gradually subsiding, And the weather is transitioning from hot to cool, and attention should be paid to prevention.
Bailu White dews : September 7-09 in the Gregorian calendar. As the weather gradually turns cooler, the sun is still hot during the day, but as soon as the sun sets, the temperature drops quickly, and the temperature difference between day and night widens.
September 07-09 in the Gregorian calendar. As the weather gradually cools, the sun is still hot during the day, but as soon as the sun sets, the temperature drops quickly, and the temperature difference between day and night widens.
Autumn Equinox : September 22-24 in the Gregorian calendar. When it comes to the autumnal equinox, the heat has disappeared and the weather has turned cooler.
September 22-24 in the Gregorian calendar. By the autumnal equinox, the heat has subsided and the weather has cooled.
Cold dews : October 8-09 in the Gregorian calendar. The cold air is moving southward, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the autumn dryness is obvious. Most parts of my country are under the control of cold high pressure, and the rainy season is over.
October 08-09 in the Gregorian calendar. Day and night temperature difference is large, and autumn dryness is obvious, most of China under the control of cold and high pressure, the rainy season is over.
Hoar-frost falls : October 23-24 in the Gregorian calendar. It reflects the climate characteristics of sudden drop in temperature, large temperature difference between day and night, and obvious autumn dryness.
October 23-24 in the Gregorian calendar. It reflects the climate characteristics of sudden drop in temperature, large variation of temperature difference between day and night, and obvious autumn dryness.
【winter】
Lidong Winter begins : November 7-8 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a seasonal solar term, which means that winter has entered since then, which means that everything has entered a state of recuperation and storage.
November 7-8 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a seasonal solar term, which means that winter has entered since then, means that everything has entered a state of rest and collection.
Light snow : November 22-23 in the Gregorian calendar. The arrival of the light snow solar term means that the weather will get colder and the precipitation will increase.
November 22-23 in the Gregorian calendar. The arrival of light snow means that the weather will become colder and the precipitation will increase.
Heavy snow : December 6-8 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a solar term that reflects the changing trend of temperature and precipitation, and it is the reflection of the ancient farming culture on the seasons.
December 6-8 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a solar term that reflects the trend of temperature and precipitation, and it is a reflection of the season in ancient farming culture.
Winter Solstice : December 21-23 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a solar term that reflects the movement of direct sunlight. On the winter solstice, the sun travels southward to the extreme, and the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Capricornus. It is the day with the shortest day and longest night in the northern hemisphere. From this day onwards, the direct sun returns northward , the altitude of the sun gradually rises all over the northern hemisphere, and the days grow day by day.
December 21-23 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a solar term reflecting the direct movement of sunlight, the day of the winter solstice the sun goes south to the extreme, the sun directly hits the Tropic of Capricorn, is the shortest day time and the longest night time in the northern hemisphere of the year, since this day the direct sun point to the north back, the height of the sun in the northern hemisphere gradually rises, and the day increases day by day.
Xiaohan Slight cold : January 5-7 in the Gregorian calendar. The point of direct sunlight is still in the southern hemisphere, and the heat in the northern hemisphere is still dissipating. The heat absorbed during the day is still less than the heat released at night, so the temperature in the northern hemisphere continues to drop.
January 5-7 in the Gregorian calendar. The direct point of the sun is still in the southern hemisphere, the heat in the northern hemisphere is still in a state of loss, and the heat absorbed during the day is still less than the heat released at night, so the temperature in the northern hemisphere continues to decrease.
Great cold : January 20-21 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a solar term that expresses the coldness of the weather, and Dahan means that the weather is extremely cold.
January 20-21 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a solar term that indicates the degree of cold weather, and the great cold means that the weather is extremely cold.
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