An Overview of the Word Mangzhong

Mango is the ninth of the 24 solar terms, and it is also the summer solstice of the China lunar calendar.

The solar term of awn species is of great significance in agriculture. The book of the lunar calendar says, "The bucket refers to the awn seed. At this time, there are awn valleys to plant, and after that, it will be invalid, hence the name." This means that the solar terms with awning are suitable for planting grain crops with awning.

It is also the dividing point of the timing of planting crops, and it will be invalid after that. The folk proverb "It's no use planting awns again" tells this truth. Mango is a solar term for busy farming, which is also called "busy planting" by the people. This season is the time to plant rice in the south and harvest wheat in the north.

Ear seed is the ninth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms, the third solar term in summer and the beginning of noon month in the trunk calendar. The yellow meridian of the sun reaches 75 degrees, which is celebrated on June 5-7 of the Gregorian calendar every year.

1. The origin and significance of solar terms

Twenty-four solar terms originated from the observation of agricultural production and meteorological changes in ancient China, and each solar term marks a time node and the corresponding changes in agricultural activities and natural laws.

2. Climatic characteristics of Miscanthus.

During the awning period, the temperature gradually rises and the rain gradually decreases. The climate is hot and humid, which is at the peak of crop growth in summer, so effective measures should be taken to prevent pests and diseases.

3. Cultural inheritance and eating habits of Miscanthus.

Mango stone has rich connotations and symbolic meanings in China traditional culture, such as "dog days" and "eating rice noodles", which is also an important embodiment of some local folk culture. In terms of diet, people are used to eating mung beans, barley and other foods that clear away heat and relieve summer heat.

4. Celebration activities and folk customs.

In some places, there will be sacrificial ceremonies and celebrations, such as dragon boat race and Dragon Boat Festival. In addition, superstitions and folk customs related to awn species are also rich, such as changing sheets and washing hair.

5. The relationship between mango and modern life.

Although modern people pay less attention to the 24 solar terms, in some ways, the solar terms are still closely related to modern life. For example, the growth of crops and the change of weather are still important factors affecting people's lives.