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Popular science knowledge about the twenty-four solar terms

Popular science knowledge about the twenty-four solar terms Have you ever learned about the popular science knowledge about the twenty-four solar terms?

The twenty-four solar terms are the crystallization of the wisdom of the working people in ancient China. The twenty-four solar terms correspond to the lunar calendar of each year and are the guides of life.

I have carefully compiled some popular science knowledge about the twenty-four solar terms for everyone. I hope it will be helpful to you.

Popular science knowledge about the twenty-four solar terms 1 The beginning of spring is the first of the "twenty-four solar terms" and the beginning of the year in the Ganzhi calendar. It is the end and beginning of all things, representing the beginning of all things and the rebirth of all things.

Rain is the second solar term among the twenty-four solar terms.

The festival falls on February 18-20 every year in the Gregorian calendar.

Rain, like Guyu, Xiaoman, Xiaoxue, Heavy Snow and other solar terms, is a solar term that reflects the precipitation phenomenon and is a reflection of the ancient farming culture.

Jingzhe, also known as "Qizhe", is the third solar term among the twenty-four solar terms.

It is celebrated on March 5-6 in the Gregorian calendar.

Jingzhe reflects the phenomenon of germination and growth of natural organisms affected by rhythmic changes.

At the Waking of Insects, Yang Qi rises, the temperature warms up, spring thunder strikes, rain increases, and all things are full of vitality.

The Spring Equinox is the fourth solar term of the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms".

It takes place on March 19-22 of the Gregorian calendar.

"On the vernal equinox, yin and yang are half in phase. Therefore, day and night are even and the cold and heat are equal."

The word "fen" expresses the boundaries between day and night, cold and heat.

Qingming Festival is also known as Outing Festival, Xingqing Festival, March Festival, Ancestor Worship Festival, etc.

Around April 5th in the Gregorian calendar every year.

Tomb-sweeping to worship ancestors and outings are the two major themes of Qingming Festival. These two traditional themes have been passed down in China since ancient times and continue to this day.

Grain Rain is the sixth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms and the last solar term in spring.

It is celebrated every year from April 19th to 21st in the Gregorian calendar.

Grain Rain means "rain produces hundreds of grains". At this time, precipitation increases significantly. The seedlings in the fields are first transplanted and new crops are planted. They need the moisture of rain the most. As the saying goes, "Spring rain is as precious as oil."

Beginning of Summer is the seventh solar term among the twenty-four solar terms and the first solar term in summer.

The Beginning of Summer Festival is held from May 5th to 7th in the Gregorian calendar every year.

After the beginning of summer, the sunshine increases, the temperature gradually rises, thunderstorms increase, and crops enter the stage of vigorous growth.

Xiaoman, one of the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms", is the second solar term in summer.

Xiaoman Festival falls on May 20-22 every year in the Gregorian calendar.

The Xiaoman solar term means that it has entered the rainy season with heavy rainfall. The rain begins to increase, and there is often continuous and large-scale heavy rainfall.

Mang Zhong, also known as "Busy Zhong", is the ninth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms and the third solar term in summer. It is celebrated every year on June 5-7 of the Gregorian calendar.

Mangzhong means "grain crops with awns can be grown".

During this season, temperatures rise significantly, rainfall is abundant, and air humidity is high, making it suitable for planting late rice and other cereal crops.

The summer solstice was also called "summer festival" and "summer solstice festival" in ancient times.

It usually falls on June 21st to 22nd in the Gregorian calendar.

On the summer solstice, the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer. At this time, the daylight hours in various parts of the northern hemisphere are the longest in the year, and the higher the latitude, the longer the days.

For the Tropic of Cancer and areas north of it, the summer solstice is also the day of the year when the sun is at its highest at noon.

Xiaoshu, the eleventh solar term of the twenty-four solar terms, takes place every year from July 6 to 8 in the Gregorian calendar.

Shu means hot. Xiaoshu means mild heat, not very hot yet.

It means that the weather is starting to be hot, but it is not yet at its hottest.

Great Heat, one of the twenty-four solar terms, is the last solar term in summer.

The festival falls on July 22-24 in the Gregorian calendar.

"Shu" means hot, and "Great Heat" means extremely hot.

The Great Heat is hotter than the Little Heat. It is the hottest solar term of the year, and the "dampness and heat" reach their peak at this time.

The climate characteristics of the Great Heat: high temperatures and scorching heat, frequent thunderstorms and typhoons.

Popular science knowledge about the twenty-four solar terms 2 1. The beginning of spring is also called "beating spring", "biting spring", and "heralding spring".

During this festival, there are celebrations and activities to welcome the spring, such as "beating the cow" to beat the spring, and eating spring pancakes, spring dishes, and biting radishes.

2. On the day of Jingzhe, there is a folk custom of "beating villains" to drive away bad luck. Jingzhe symbolizes the beginning of the second month of the lunar calendar. There will be a thunder to wake up all the hibernating snakes, insects, rats, and ants, and the reptiles and ants in the home will respond to the sound.

Get up and look for food everywhere.

Therefore, in ancient times, on the day of the Waking of Insects, people would hold scented incense and mugwort to smoke the four corners of their homes to drive away snakes, insects, mosquitoes, rats and musty smells.

Over time, it gradually evolved into the habit of slapping enemies and driving away bad luck when things don't go your way, which is the predecessor of "beating the villain".

3. Qingming Festival On the Qingming Festival, in addition to traditional customs such as sweeping tombs to worship ancestors, outings to enjoy the spring, planting trees and grass, it is also said to commemorate a man named "Meson Tui".

Jie Zitui helped Duke Xian of Jin's son Chong'er when he was in exile. Later Chong'er wanted to repay his kindness, but Jie Zitui refused and carried his mother up the mountain on his back.

Chong'er ordered Shao Shan to approach, but mother and son died on the mountain.

Duke Wen of Jin looked at Jie Zitui's body and felt very regretful, so he buried the body generously.