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Hello everyone, I am a bookworm from Zhenshui Academy, and I am very happy to share with you the topic of the 24 solar terms. The 24 solar terms are the instructors of China's lunar farming, the 72 seasons are the managers of China's agricultural farming, the 24 solar terms and the 72 seasons are the perfect combination of the astronomical calendar and the climate, and are the treasure books of China's industrial civilization from agricultural civilization to today's industrial civilization. Although today's technological innovation has explored more mysteries of the universe, the 24 solar terms and the 72 seasons still have infinite mysteries to be explored.
One. Twenty-four solar terms and seventy-two seasons
The 24 solar terms are an ancient Chinese system of dividing the time of year according to the position of the sun on the ecliptic, and are mainly used to guide agricultural production. The 72 Signs are a further subdivision of the 24 solar terms, each of which is subdivided into three Terms, for a total of 72 Seasons, which more finely reflects the seasonal changes and climatic characteristics of nature.
1.The division of the 24 solar terms.
The 24 solar terms roughly reflect the changes of the four seasons of the year, and each solar term is about 15 days apart, which are the beginning of spring, rain, stunning, vernal equinox, Qingming, Guyu, Lixia, Xiaoman, mangzhong, summer solstice, Xiaoxia, Daxia, Liqiu, Chuxia, Bailu, autumn equinox, cold dew, frost, beginning of winter, light snow, heavy snow, winter solstice, Xiaohan, and Dahan.
2.Seventy-two places are divided.
The Seventy-Two Signs are a more refined division of the 24 solar terms, each of which is divided into three phases, each lasting about 5 days, and describes in more detail the specific changes in nature during these five days. For example, the beginning of spring is divided into three phases: the east wind thaws, the insects begin to vibrate, and the fish are on the ice.
East wind thaw: The east wind blows, the temperature warms up, and the snow and ice begin to melt.
Stinging insects: Spring thunder sounds, and insects that are dormant in the ground begin to wake up.
Fish on ice: As the temperature rises and the ice is weak, fish begin to move under the ice.
The 72 Zodiac Signs provide a more refined dimension of natural observation, enabling people to grasp the laws of nature more accurately and better arrange production and life. Although modern society is no longer entirely dependent on agricultural production, the 24 solar terms and 72 solar terms still have a place in daily life in China and other parts of East Asia as cultural heritage, embodying the traditional wisdom of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
3.The meaning of the 24 solar terms and the 72 phases.
Guiding Agriculture: These two systems provided temporal guidance for ancient agrarian societies. According to the characteristics of different solar terms and weather, farmers decide the best time for agricultural activities such as sowing, ploughing, and harvesting.
Reflect natural changes: solar terms and weather are not only the division of time, they also reflect the laws of change in nature, such as climate, plant growth status, animal activities, etc.
Cultural connotation: The solar terms and weather also contain rich cultural connotations, which are associated with many traditional festivals, customs and foods, reflecting people's awe of nature and the wisdom of conforming to nature.
Two. The sequence and characteristics of the 24 solar terms
The 24 solar terms are a time system used in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar to indicate seasonal changes and guide agricultural activities. The following are the 24 solar terms in order, as well as a brief introduction to their respective characteristics:
Spring solar terms. Beginning of spring: marks the beginning of spring, when everything begins to recover.
Rainwater: Rainfall begins to increase, providing moisture for spring ploughing.
Stinged: Spring thunder begins, waking up hibernating insects.
Vernal equinox: Day and night are equinoxed, and the temperature gradually warms up.
Qingming: The temperature rises, the vegetation is luxuriant, and it is a traditional festival to sweep the tomb and worship the ancestors.
Gu Yu: Spring rain is as expensive as oil, which promotes the growth of crops.
Summer solar terms. Lixia: The beginning of summer and the weather gradually gets hotter.
Xiaoman: Crops begin to plump but are not ripe.
Miscanthus species: A suitable time to grow cereals.
Summer solstice: The longest day of the year.
Xiao Xia: The heat is getting hot, but it's not yet the hottest.
Great heat: The hottest time of the year.
Autumn solar terms. Beginning of autumn: At the beginning of autumn, the weather is starting to get cooler.
Heat: The heat recedes and the temperature begins to drop.
White dew: The temperature drops, and white dew drops can be seen on the ground in the morning.
Autumnal equinox: Day and night are equinoxed, and the temperature continues to drop.
Cold dew: More dew and colder, heralding the beginning of cold.
Frost falls: Temperatures are lower, frosts begin to appear.
Winter solar terms. Beginning of winter: The beginning of winter, the weather gradually gets colder.
Light snow: It's getting colder and it's starting to snow.
Heavy snowfall: The amount of snow increases, covering the land.
Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year.
Xiao Han: The cold weather is starting to intensify.
The Great Cold: The coldest time of the year.
Each solar term has its own unique natural characteristics that not only affect agricultural production, but are also deeply rooted in Chinese culture and traditions. Many solar terms are associated with specific foods, festivals, and customs, reflecting the wisdom and philosophy of Chinese living in harmony with nature.
Three. The role and significance of the 24 solar terms on agriculture
The 24 solar terms play a very important role in agriculture, and it is a set of time system summarized by the ancient Chinese agricultural society according to natural climate change and the law of crop growth. Each solar term corresponds to a specific agricultural activity, guiding the farmer's planting, farming, harvesting, etc., and the specific functions are as follows:
1.Directing agricultural activities.
The 24 solar terms accurately reflect the seasonal changes and the growth cycle of crops, providing farmers with a timetable for sowing, plowing, fertilizing, irrigating, and harvesting on time. For example, the beginning of spring, rain, and sting in spring mark the beginning of farming, the best time to plant seedlings and plant in summer is Xiaoman, and the autumn dew and autumn equinox are the key seasons for harvest.
2.*Weather changes.
Many of the 24 solar terms are associated with specific climate changes, such as the small and large cold are usually the coldest periods of the year, and the small and large heat are the hottest periods. These solar terms help farmers to change the weather, arrange agricultural activities reasonably, and avoid the impact of natural disasters on crops.
3.Planning and management of agricultural production.
By following the guidance of the 24 solar terms, farmers can better plan their agricultural production activities during the year, how to allocate human resources reasonably, when to carry out land management and pest control to ensure efficient growth and yield of crops.
4.Promote crop diversity.
Different solar terms are suitable for the growth of different crops, and by understanding the characteristics of each solar term, farmers can plant multiple types of crops, achieve crop rotation and diversified planting, and improve land utilization and ecological sustainability.
5.Heritage and cultural significance.
The 24 solar terms are not only a guide to agricultural production, but also an important part of China's farming culture. It contains the respect and reverence of the ancients for the laws of nature, as well as the summary and inheritance of agricultural production experience, and has important educational and cultural significance for future generations.
With the development of modern science and technology, although the agricultural production mode has changed greatly, the 24 solar terms, as a traditional knowledge and cultural heritage, still have a certain reference and reference value for modern agricultural production, especially in the promotion of ecological agriculture and organic agriculture. You are welcome to share your experience on the role of the 24 solar terms in agriculture.
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