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End of Heat(Chushu 处暑): Welcoming Autumn with Ancient Chinese Traditions
Chushu (处暑), also known as the “End of Heat,” is the 14th of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms and the second of autumn. It usually falls between August 22 and 24, when the sun reaches 150° on...
Guide to the Beginning of Autumn(Liqiu 立秋):From “Autumn Fat” to Crisp Breezes
Remember those days when stepping outside felt like you were melting? Good news—summer’s heat is finally fading, and there’s a crisp breeze in the air saying: autumn is here!In China, we don’t wait...
Great Heat (Dashu 大暑): Celebrate the Peak of Summer with Chinese Traditions
If you’ve ever visited China in July or August, you know—the heat is on another level. That’s Dashu (大暑, Dàshǔ), the 12th solar term in the Chinese calendar and the peak of summer (typically betwee...
Minor Heat(Xiaoshu 小暑) – Understanding the Summer Hottest Stretchand its Impact
Marking the start of summer’s peak (盛夏), Minor Heat is China’s 11th solar term. Don’t let "lesser" fool you – early July brings rising heat and heavy humidity. Fields buzz under the hot sun, daily ...
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