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Grain in Ear(Mangzhong芒种): Unveiling the 9th Solar Term of Ancient Chinese Wisdom
”Mangzhong” (芒种), known as “Grain in Ear”, is one of the 24 traditional solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. It usually falls around June 5th each year, when the sun reaches the celestial lon...

Grain Buds(Xiaoman小满): The Art of Small Fullness in Nature’s Cycle
In the rhythm of nature, Xiaoman whispers the beauty of ‘almost there’ – a moment when grains bud but hesitate to ripen, teaching us to cherish imperfection.
Xiaoman as the 8th solar term (May 20–2...

Lixia(立夏): Embracing the Radiance of Summer’s Dawn
As the last whispers of spring fade, Lixia (立夏), the 7th solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, arrives around May 5th–6th to herald the beginning of summer. Rooted in agrarian traditions, Lixia...

Grain Rain(Guyu 谷雨)2025: A Beautiful Chapter in China 24 Solar Terms
Grain Rain, known as Guyu(谷雨) in Chinese, is one of the 24 solar terms in China, marking the arrival of late spring. This vibrant and hopeful time of the year reveals nature's colorful and lively c...