The meaning and symbol of the twenty-four solar terms.
The following are the meanings and symbols of each solar term:
Beginning of spring: It marks the beginning of spring, and the revival of everything means a new beginning and hope.
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2. Rain: It indicates that the weather is getting warmer and the rainfall is increasing, which means that the earth is beginning to rejuvenate.
3. Sting: It means that spring thunder begins to awaken hibernating animals, which means that everything is revived and full of vitality.
4. vernal equinox: the length of day and night is equal, which means that yin and yang are balanced and harmonious.
Tomb-Sweeping Day: The first important festival in spring, also called Tomb-Sweeping Day, expresses memory and respect for ancestors.
6. Grain Rain: The maturity of rice, wheat and other crops means a bumper harvest.
7. Long summer: long summer means hot summer.
8. Xiaoman: The growth of crops has entered an important period, which means that crops will be harvested soon.
9. Miscanthus: The peak of agricultural activities in summer means that crops grow well.
10. Summer solstice: the longest day in a year, which means that summer has reached its peak.
1 1. Xiaoshu: The weather is getting hotter and hotter, which means it has entered the real summer.
12. Great summer heat: refers to the last solar term in summer, and the weather is the hottest.
13. beginning of autumn: Late summer and early autumn mean the turning point of the season.
14. Summer: It means that the hot weather is about to pass and it will enter the cool autumn.
15. Bailu: When the weather turns cold, the water vapor on the earth condenses into dew, which means the arrival of autumn.
16. autumnal equinox: the length of day and night is equal again, which means the balance of yin and yang.
17. Cold dew: The cold weather indicates that it has entered the cold dew season.
18. First frost: The cold is getting stronger, which indicates that the first frost season is coming soon.
19. beginning of winter: It's getting cold in beginning of winter.
20. light snow: it means entering the snow season, which indicates the real arrival of winter.
2 1. Heavy snow: The colder the weather, it means that winter enters the peak period.
22. Solstice in winter: The shortest day in a year means the longest night in winter.
23. slight cold: it means that the cold is getting worse, which indicates the deepening of winter.
24. Great Cold: The last solar term in winter, the cold reached its peak.
The meanings and symbols of these solar terms represent China people's observation and perception of natural changes, and also reflect people's laws and experiences in agricultural production. They are not only people's cognition of nature, but also an important part of China's traditional culture.