What do the 24 solar terms in China mean?

The twenty-four solar terms in China refer to a time-point system compiled in ancient China according to the changes of the earth's revolution and the position of the sun directly on the ground, aiming at recording the changes of climate and environment and festivals of events and cultures. These 24 solar terms include vernal equinox, Qingming, Grain Rain, Xiaoman, Summer Solstice, Big Tree, First Tree, Autumn Equinox, First Frost, Light Snow, Winter Solstice, etc. They are divided into four seasons, and each solar term is about 15 days apart and runs through the four seasons.

The Chinese nation has always advocated the harmony between man and nature, and regarded the 24 solar terms in China as the laws of the universe, which are related to human life, reflecting the profound heritage of ancient farming culture and Chinese culture, and also showing the Chinese nation's concept of advocating nature. In the north and south of China, due to the different geographical environment and climate change, the names and characteristics of the 24 solar terms also have their own characteristics. Through the changes of these solar terms, we can understand the changes of the natural environment for the first time.

Among the traditional festivals in China, the traditional festivals in China, such as beginning of spring, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Lantern Festival, are most closely related to the 24 solar terms. Their formation and evolution are closely related to the 24 solar terms. For example, beginning of spring is the first of the 24 solar terms, which marks the vigorous beginning of the year and is also the time when farmers are busy with spring ploughing and purchasing farm tools. Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It is called "three solar terms" with summer solstice and winter solstice, and its origin is related to summer solstice and winter solstice. As one of the important contents of China traditional culture, the 24 solar terms not only show the farming culture and folk customs of our people, but also reflect the diversity of folk life and the profoundness of human history.