What does the twenty-four solar terms mean?

Interpretation: After the weather in beginning of spring, rain, fright, spring equinox, Qingming and Grain Rain, we arrived at Long Summer, Xiaoman, Miscanthus, Summer Solstice, Little Summer, Daxia, beginning of autumn, Chushu, Bailu, Autumn Equinox, Cold Dew, First Frost, beginning of winter, Light Snow, Heavy Snow, Winter Solstice, Slight Cold and Great Cold.

Twenty-four solar term song is a folk song in which twenty-four solar terms are arranged together.

The twenty-four solar terms were formulated by the ancients according to the ecliptic plane, which reflected the influence of the sun on the earth and belonged to the solar calendar category. It is an important part of the long history and culture of the Chinese nation and embodies the historical and cultural essence of Chinese civilization.

As a calendar method originated in China, extended materials have been used continuously for more than 265,438+000 years.

The division of time depends only on climate and phenology, without the help of abstract figures. The twenty-four solar terms have been used for a long time and covered a wide range, which can be described as a wonderful work in the history of world civilization. Some people even call it the "fifth great invention" besides the four great inventions in China.

In June 2006, the 24 solar terms were selected as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage (hereinafter referred to as "national intangible cultural heritage"). 2016165438+1October 30th, 24 solar terms were included in the UNESCO representative list of human intangible cultural heritage.

Reference: People's Daily Online-"Twenty-four solar terms" successfully applied for the World Heritage.