“Grain Buds”(Xiaoman)is the second solar term of summer.It falls on May 21 on the Gregorian calendar this year.In North China,Man means the fullness of grain,and Xiao(small)Man means that the grains are growing ...“Grain Buds”(Xiaoman)is the second solar term of summer.It falls on May 21 on the Gregorian calendar this year.In North China,Man means the fullness of grain,and Xiao(small)Man means that the grains are growing full but are not yet at their fullest.In South China,this solar term indicates an abundance of rain.At this time of year,as it gets hotter,展开更多
The"Beginning of Summer"(Lixia)is the seventh of the 24 solar terms.It falls on May 5this year on the Gregorian calendar.After the"Beginning of Summer",trees exuberantly put out leaves,crops grow f...The"Beginning of Summer"(Lixia)is the seventh of the 24 solar terms.It falls on May 5this year on the Gregorian calendar.After the"Beginning of Summer",trees exuberantly put out leaves,crops grow fast,the heat of summer approaches and farmers are very busy.People have attached great importance to the"Beginning of Summer"since ancient times.It is a vital moment in the agricultural cycle.展开更多
文摘“Grain Buds”(Xiaoman)is the second solar term of summer.It falls on May 21 on the Gregorian calendar this year.In North China,Man means the fullness of grain,and Xiao(small)Man means that the grains are growing full but are not yet at their fullest.In South China,this solar term indicates an abundance of rain.At this time of year,as it gets hotter,
文摘The"Beginning of Summer"(Lixia)is the seventh of the 24 solar terms.It falls on May 5this year on the Gregorian calendar.After the"Beginning of Summer",trees exuberantly put out leaves,crops grow fast,the heat of summer approaches and farmers are very busy.People have attached great importance to the"Beginning of Summer"since ancient times.It is a vital moment in the agricultural cycle.