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Ancient poems related to solar terms and autumnal equinox

The ancient poems related to the autumnal equinox and solar terms include Ascending the Mountain, Poetry of Autumn Wind, Autumn Evening and so on.

Gordon-Du Fu: The mountains cover the daytime, and the sea exhausts the golden river. Climbing to the top and looking far is one of Du Fu's masterpieces, which depicts the magnificent scenery in the distance. In the autumn equinox, the sun is shining and the sky is clear in Wan Li, which makes people relaxed and happy.

Autumn wind lyrics-Liu Yuxi: Qiu Guang painted a cold screen with a silver candle and waved a small fan at fireflies. The stone steps at night are as cold as cold water, sitting and staring at the cowherd and the weaver girl. Liu Yuxi described the tranquility and coolness of autumn with delicate brushstrokes, and expressed his yearning for beautiful things through the legend of Cowherd and Weaver Girl and the stars in the sky.

Autumn-Du Mu: Silver candles draw a cold screen, and small fans fly to fireflies. The stone steps at night are as cold as cold water, sitting and staring at the cowherd and the weaver girl. This word describes the quietness and affection of autumn night, and expresses the yearning for reunion and warmth through moonlight, fireflies and silent night colors.

Autumn-Wang Bo: A silver vase suddenly broke with a stream of water, and armored horses and weapons jumped out, colliding with each other. There is someone around the corner. Stop the boat at Guazhoudu Pavilion. This ancient poem depicts the scene of harvest in autumn, showing the scene of breaking the wall and splashing water with vivid language, as well as elements such as galloping horses and the sound of swords and guns, showing the fruits of farmers' hard work.

In the Heron Lodge-Wang Zhihuan: The mountains cover the daytime, and the sea drains the golden river.

The poem "Climbing to the Top and Looking Far" compares life to a short trip by depicting the natural landscape. The sun sets in the west, symbolizing the hasty passage of time; The Yellow River is endless, symbolizing the eternal laws of nature. The poet hopes to transcend the status quo and reach a higher level, which reflects people's thinking about the meaning of life.

About the autumnal equinox

1, the autumnal equinox is an important solar term among the 24 solar terms, usually around September 22nd of the Gregorian calendar. At the autumnal equinox, the direct point of the sun is 23.5 degrees above the equator, and the time of day and night is equal, that is, the length of day and night is equal. The autumnal equinox marks the official start of autumn. The weather is getting colder and colder, the temperature drops during the day and it is colder at night. At the autumnal equinox, people often lament the passage of time and celebrate the harvest and gratitude.

There are many traditional customs and foods related to the autumnal equinox. In China, people like to pick fruits, such as apples, grapes and persimmons, to celebrate the harvest. There is also a kind of food called autumn grain, which represents a bumper harvest of grains, such as grains and beans, and prays for a bumper harvest and happiness in the coming year.

3. In the traditional culture of China, the autumnal equinox is also regarded as a moment of balance between Yin and Yang, and the thunder and Yin begin to hand over their responsibilities, which also means that they begin to grow and gradually decline. The autumnal equinox is a solar term, symbolizing harvest and gratitude. On this day, people will express their respect for nature, appreciate the gift of the earth, and look forward to the future harvest and happiness.