twenty-four solar terms; Chinese lunisolar calendar system
Meanings
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the twenty-four solar terms of the Chinese lunisolar calendar
A traditional Chinese calendar system that divides the solar year into 24 segments of about 15 days each, reflecting seasonal changes and guiding agricultural activities.
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms are the crystallization of wisdom from ancient Chinese agricultural civilization.
Farmers arrange sowing and harvesting according to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms.
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'Lichun' (Start of Spring) is the first of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms, representing the beginning of spring.
Understanding the Twenty-Four Solar Terms helps us better perceive the changes in nature.
noun
a system indicating climate change and agricultural seasons
This term specifically highlights the system's function in guiding agriculture and marking seasonal transitions based on the sun's position.
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms are crucial for guiding traditional farming.
This ancient calendar accurately reflects the Earth's revolution through the Twenty-Four Solar Terms.