24 Chinese Solar Terms: Learning the 24 Chinese Solar Terms with Duoduo

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by Ning Guo

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The twenty-four solar terms are an important part of ancient Chinese farming civilization. They accurately reflect the changes in natural rhythms, including changes in seasons, climate, phenology, etc. The twenty-four solar terms were originally formulated based on the movement of stars and the method of measuring shadows, and later developed into divisions based on the yellow longitude of the sun. Each solar term has its own unique meaning, starting from the beginning of spring, followed by the rain water, the awakening of insects, and the Spring equinox. , Qingming, Grain Rain, Beginning of Summer, Grain full, Ear Grain, Summer Solstice, Minor Heat, Major Heat, Beginning of Autumn, End of Heat, White Dew, Autumnal Equinox, Cold Dew, Frost Descent, Beginning of Winter, Light Snow, Heavy Snow, Winter Solstice, Minor Cold, Major Cold, and so on. The twenty-four solar terms not only guide farming production, but also contain rich folklore phenomena and long-lasting cultural connotations. They are hailed as "China's fifth greatest invention" by the international meteorological community and were officially included in the UNESCO list in 2016. Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This book introduces the basic ideas of these 24 terms. This is a bilingual book with both English and Chinese narrations. While learning the basics of the 24 Chinese Solar Terms, you will also be learning and practicing your language stills.

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