The 24 Solar Terms

The 24 Solar Terms

Calendar system; Chinese calendar; Lunisolar calendar

The 24 solar terms is a gross name of the system that comprises 12 major solar terms and 12 minor solar terms interlaced with each other. Starting from "vernal equinox", the 12 major solar terms are "vernal equinox", "corn rain", "corn forms", "summer solstice", "great heat", "end of heat", "autumnal equinox", "frost", "light snow", "winter solstice", "severe cold" and "spring showers". Each major solar term falls on one of the 12 lunar months designated by the 12 earthly branches. The minor solar term after "vernal equinox" is "bright and clear", "summer commences", "corn on ear", "moderate heat", "autumn commences", "white dew", "cold dew", "winter commences", "heavy snow", "moderate cold", "spring commences" and "insects waken".

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Qin Dynasty

Emperor Wu of Han

Lunar calendar

Chinese

Skills

China