one of the 24 solar terms; beginning of autumn
Meanings
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one of the 24 solar terms; the beginning of autumn (around August 7–9)
Specific to the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Marks the transition from summer to autumn.
This year, Liqiu falls on August 8th.
After Liqiu, the weather gradually becomes cooler.
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In the traditional Chinese calendar, Liqiu marks the beginning of autumn.
The date of Liqiu varies slightly every year.
verb
to enter the Liqiu solar term; autumn begins
Often used in traditional sayings and weather lore. The proverb "立了秋，把扇丢" suggests that fans are no longer needed once autumn begins.
Once Liqiu arrives, put away the fans (autumn is here).
When does autumn begin this year?
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Once Liqiu arrives, temperatures will gradually drop.
In the north, people often say, 'Once autumn arrives, put away the fans,' meaning that fans are no longer needed after Liqiu.