Please release the meaning of "qi"

As the name implies, the "small drum" means that the drum spirit in summer has accumulated to a certain extent, but it has not reached the extreme. The general old proverb also says: "Big drums and small drums, big water and small water, drown mice", and the agricultural proverb also says: "Everyone likes it when it rains in autumn, so don't forget the small drums for flood control. Therefore, in addition to paying attention to sun protection, don't forget to guard against floods, so as not to cause major disasters or people's property losses and casualties. In addition, because there is a saying that "a sip is too hot, it is hot every day, so it will also cause the rice to be not strong enough and make the harvest bad that year."

According to legend, this day is "mildew-breaking day", and the emperor will dry the dragon robes on this day to drive away the moisture brought by the rainy season. But if it thunders on this day, it means that it may rain continuously for at least one and a half months. There is an old saying that "when a cockroach thunders, it will be turned upside down to make a plum", which is exactly what Xiao Gui means.

However, at this time, it is midsummer. In addition to the lotus in full bloom, the fruit is also in the mango production season. Because of the heat, it is also helpful for the growth of everything, agriculture and people's livelihood. Therefore, in the past agricultural society, "Xiaocheng" was one of the most important solar terms.