Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - The 24 Solar Terms - What do you mean, it's over half a year?

What do you mean, it's over half a year?

It is one of the traditional twenty-four solar terms in China, which appeared on May 20th of the Gregorian calendar. Among the traditional 24 solar terms in China, the solar term appearing on May 20th of the Gregorian calendar is "Xiaoman". Xiaoman is the eighth of the 24 solar terms, marking the official start of summer. Xiaoman means that the grain of crops is full, but not yet mature. In this solar term, the temperature rises gradually and the weather is getting hotter and hotter. People should pay attention to heatstroke prevention and keep healthy. In addition, Xiaoman is also a busy season in the field, and farmers need to step up farming to prepare for the summer harvest.