Beginning of springIt's ChinaTwenty-four solar termsThe first solar term is also a sign of the official start of spring. Historically,Beginning of springIt is celebrated as an important holiday, both in the palace and among the people. In front of the palace, the shrines of the god mangshen and the spring cow will be set up to pray for a good harvest and peace in the coming year. The folk will carry out a series of celebrations, such as "beating spring cattle", biting spring, walking and hiding spring.
"Beating the spring cow" refers to breaking the clay spring ox, which means getting rid of the shackles of the old year and welcoming the beginning of the new year. And "biting spring" means eatingSpring cakesSpring cakesIt is a round pastry made from flour that symbolizes reunion and blessings. In addition, so is the outingBeginning of springOne of the important customs of the season, people go out to play and go on outings to admireNatureFeel the breath of spring.
Avoiding spring is a custom to avoid committing Tai Sui. InTraditional Chinese CultureTai Sui is the most influential deity, and every year there will be a Tai Sui on duty. For people whose zodiac signs are in opposition to the year of Tai Sui, they need to:Beginning of springTake some measures to avoid committing Tai Sui on the day, such as not seeing strangers and avoiding quarrels. Although there is no scientific basis for this custom, it reflects the goodness of peoplelifeThe pursuit of the sameTraditional Chinese Cultureimportant components.
Spring hit five nine tails refers toBeginning of springThe solar terms are on the last day of the 59th lunar calendar. Chinese folk from the winter solstice to calculate the cold days, every nine days for a nine, the coldest time period is called 39 days and 49 days. Spring hits five nine tails means that spring is officially coming,WeatherWarm,FarmersIt's time to start spring ploughing.
In 2024Beginning of springThe lunar calendar time is on the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month in 2023, which belongs to the "early."Beginning of spring”。EarlyBeginning of springmeans warm this yearWeatherwill come early. According to the experience of our ancestors, the year of the fifth and ninth tails of spring indicates that the year is not good, and the grain harvest will be relatively poor. The significance of this type of proverb is to remind people to pay attentionWeatherchanges to prevent drought andPour the spring coldDamage to crops.
The May 9 period of 2024 is from January 27 to February 4, which exactly includesBeginning of springThe day of the festival. Therefore, 2024 is the year of "spring beating five and nine tails". According to the traditional saying, "spring beats five or nine tails, and the next year is full of graves" means, indicating that the year is not good, and the grain harvest will be relatively poor. In ancient times,FarmersMainly rely onWeatherto sustain themselves, so a bad year often means famine.
The year of the fifth and ninth tails of spring heralds a dry spring andPour the spring cold, which will have a negative impact on the growth and harvest of crops. DroughtWeatherwill causeWheatwithSpring sowingcrop yields, whilePour the spring coldIt will lead to frost damage to seedlingsFruit treesFalling flowers and fruitsWheatThe occurrence of frost damage and other conditions seriously affects the normal growth of crops. Therefore, the spring beating is seen as a bad omen.
The practical significance of the agricultural proverb in modern society may have diminished because of the modern ageAgricultureProduction has relied on the development of science and technology and modern management models, which can better copeClimate changeand natural disasters. At the same time, the material conditions of modern society have also improved significantly compared with ancient timeslifeThe level has increased dramatically, and it is no longer completely dependent like the ancientsWeatherand the harvest of crops.
However, the agricultural proverb as a traditionCultureof carriers, still of great value. It is not only a summary of the wisdom of the past, but also an observation and understanding of the laws of change in the natural world. FarmersWith years of experience and observation, we have summed up various natural laws and phenomena with agricultural proverbsAgricultureProduction provides some references and guidance. Despite the modernAgricultureProduction has become increasingly reliant on science and technology, but agricultural proverbs may still have some reference value for specific regions and environments.
In addition, so is the agricultural proverbTraditional Chinese CultureIt is an important part of the rich in itCultureConnotation and wisdom. By understanding and studying agricultural proverbs, we can better understand the history and development of China's farming civilization, as well as people's understanding and respect for the natural world. Therefore, agricultural proverbs are essential for the preservation and transmission of traditionsCulture, enhancementsCultureSelf-confidence is important.
When evaluating the applicability of agricultural proverbs to modern society, we need to consider not only their practical application value, but also the preservation of traditionCultureof respect and understanding. Agricultural proverbs are not only a description of reality, but also a reflection and perception of the natural world and the relationship between human beings and nature. By learning and understanding agricultural proverbs, we can discover the wisdom and right of the ancientslifeAt the same time, it can also be used as a inspiration to better deal with and respond to various problems and challenges in modern society.
In short, "spring beats five nine tails" and other agricultural proverbs although in modern societyAgricultureThere may not be a direct application value in production, but they are still traditionalCultureAn important legacy that deserves to be understood and inherited. By studying and thinking about agricultural proverbs, we can better understand traditionsCultureand gain thinking and inspiration from it, continue to develop and innovate, and contribute to the construction of a better society.