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It is the third of the 24 solar terms, marking the beginning of the mid-spring season. Every year on March 5 or 6 of the Gregorian calendar, when the sun reaches 345 degrees of yellow longitude, it is a sting. The meaning of the name of this solar term is that the thunder of spring awakens the hibernating animals and the earth begins to come back to life. In traditional Chinese culture, the sting is an important solar term, and people will arrange agricultural activities and adjust their living habits according to the changes in the solar terms.
1. Climatic characteristics.
During the sting season, the temperature gradually rises and the weather gradually warms. However, due to the alternation of cold and warm air, the climate change is large, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and weather phenomena such as thunder, wind, and freezing are prone to occur. At this time, the snow and ice in the northern regions began to melt, the rivers began to thaw, and the earth began to become wet. In the southern region, the rainy season is abundant, which is conducive to the growth of crops.
2. Phenological characteristics.
In the sting season, everything recovers, and nature is full of life. Hibernating animals begin to wake up, such as snakes, frogs, bears, etc., begin to forage for food. Plants and trees begin to sprout, plum blossoms, peach blossoms, apricot blossoms and other spring flowers bloom, and the earth is dressed in new clothes. At the same time, various insects also began to become active, such as bees began to collect honey and butterflies began to fly. At this time, people can feel the breath of spring and their mood becomes cheerful.
3. Characteristics of agriculture.
The sting season is an important period for spring ploughing. Farmers began to get busy, and agricultural activities such as ploughing, sowing, and fertilizing began one after another. At this time, the wheat fields in the northern region have entered the rejuvenation stage, and management needs to be strengthened. Rice fields in the southern region need to be drained to prevent flooding and ensure the growth of seedlings. In addition, the sting season is also a critical period for fruit tree pruning and pest control. Farmers need to arrange agricultural activities reasonably according to the changes in solar terms to ensure the smooth growth of crops.
Fourth, the characteristics of customs.
In traditional Chinese culture, stinging is an important solar term. People arrange their daily lives and agricultural activities according to the changes in the solar terms. For example, during the sting season, people eat traditional foods such as "spring cakes" and "spring rolls" to symbolize the arrival of spring. In addition, festivals are held in some places to pray for good weather and abundant harvests.
In short, the stunning solar term is a period full of vitality and hope. It marks the arrival of spring, the revival of all things, and the start of people to get busy. During this period, we need to pay attention to climate change and agricultural activities, and rationalize our daily life and work plans to welcome the arrival of spring.