What does it mean to sting?

Sting represents the beginning of mid-spring season.

Sting is the third of the 24 solar terms, marking the beginning of spring. According to the lunar calendar, this kind of fright usually occurs on March 5 or 6 every year. It means that the temperature is getting warmer and spring is coming. From the beginning of fright, spring ploughing officially began, and farmers engaged in various farming activities according to agricultural proverbs.

The word "essence" consists of "essence" and "zhe" Among them, "earthquake" means that the earth begins to wake up and is full of vitality, and everything begins to cheer up; "Sting" means that hibernating animals start to wake up and start to move. Therefore, the fright marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

With the arrival of the sting, the temperature gradually rises, the earth begins to thaw, plants begin to germinate, and insect activities increase. People are also beginning to feel the obvious spring, and everything is revived and full of vitality. Sting is an important solar term, which represents the change of seasons and also symbolizes the new beginning and hope.

In the traditional culture of China, fright is also related to health and eating habits. Stunned things germinate and bacteria breed, which can easily cause colds, fever and liver diseases. People will pay attention to adjusting their diet and eat more foods that are easy to get in spring to nourish their bodies. In terms of health, there are usually some traditional customs and suggestions, such as getting more sunshine, exercising moderately and keeping a good mood.

The origin of horrible solar terms

The origin of "Stunning Solar Terms" can be traced back to the ancient farming culture and astronomical observation in China. The ancients observed that every year in beginning of spring, the earth woke up, everything revived, and the activities of animals and plants increased, so they named this time "Quiet". There are several different explanations about the origin of "Jing Zhe":

1, dormant insects: The ancients observed that many insects and reptiles went into hibernation in winter, which was called "sting". With the arrival of spring, they begin to wake up and move, which is the origin of "fright".

2. Weather shock: The word "shock" refers to spring thunder. The ancients believed that spring thunder brought vibration, melted ice and snow, and awakened the earth. Therefore, the fright can also be understood as the period when the spring thunder first sounded.