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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...
Horses in Chinese Culture and Fashion: A Closer Look
According to the Records of the Grand Historian, horses were used as transportation during Emperor Yap's reign. Archaeological evidence shows horse culture began as early as the Sang Dynasty, with ...
Why Cicadas Are More Than Just Summer Noise in China
Picture a blazing Beijing afternoon in late July. You’re relaxing under a ginkgo tree, sipping iced tea, when suddenly—"zhi-li-li-li"! The air fills with cicadas. That buzz? It’s China’s ancient su...
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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