What does rain mean in the 24 solar terms?

Rain is the second of the 24 solar terms, which indicates the beginning of rainfall and the gradual increase of rainfall. This solar term usually occurs between February 18 and 20 every year, marking the arrival of spring. In the rainy season, the weather begins to get warmer, the ice and snow melt, and nature presents a vibrant scene. In this period, the growth of crops is particularly important, because suitable precipitation is very important for the growth of crops. In the north of China, it is still cold at this time, but as the direct point of the sun moves northward, the temperature gradually rises. In the south, the smell of spring is more obvious, plants begin to sprout, animals end their hibernation and everything recovers.