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1、,Twenty-four solar terms,Yang Hui,IntroductionThe 24 Solar Terms show the relationship between the universe,seasons,climate and argiculture,which is a unique creation by Chinese ancestors.Its establishment was closely associated with Chinese agricultureal production.At the initial stage of agricultu
2、ral development,people began to explore rules of nature since agricultural production was highly subject to seasonal changes.Thus,the 24 solar terms that can indicate the changes of seasons and climate came into being,and they were used to guide sowing,harvesting and other agricultural activities.To
3、 date,it has functioned as an indispensable tool to guide the agricultural production in China.,The begining of springFebruary 4th 立春（二月四日）,Introduction,Around February 4th each year The sun reachs the celestial longitude of 315 degreesTurn point of warm and cold Pouring and fertilizing crops duly d
4、uring the fast growth,The solar terms in spring立春：the begining of spring 雨水：rain water 惊蛰：the walking of insects 春分：the spring equinox清明：pure brightness 谷雨：grain rain,The begining of summerMay 5th立夏（五月五日）,People used to place the summer begins as a temperature rise obviously The thunderstorm increas
5、ed;the growth of the crops into a fast period;The famers need to transplant rice seeding and prevent the insect,Introduction,The solar terms in summer立夏 Summer begins 小满 Grain buds芒种 Grain in ear夏至 Summer solstice小暑 Slight heat大暑 great heat,The beginning of autumnAugust 7th立秋（八月七日）,Introduction,Sun
6、reaches the celestial longitude of 135 degrees Weather turns cold gradually;wind fogs“One leaves falls,autumn arrives.”,The solar terms in autumn立秋 Autumn begins处暑 Stopping the heat 白露 White dews秋分 Autumn Equinox寒露 Cold dews 霜降 Hoar-frost falls,The begining of winter November 7th立冬（十一月七日）,Introducti
7、on,In ancient times,Winter begins was an important festival(On this day,the emperor followed by a group of officals would come to the subur of capital to hold a large sacrifice to the heaven)Nowadays,Chinese people still have the traditional custom such as eating dumlings.,The solar terms in Winter立冬 Winter begins小雪 Lighe snow 大雪 Heavy snow冬至 Winter solstice 小寒 Slight cold 大寒 great cold,
