Traditional Chinese calendar system based on the sun's position
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The Beginning of Spring marks the start of spring in the traditional Chinese calendar.
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Rain Water signifies the increase in rainfall and rising temperatures.
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Waking of Insects indicates when hibernating insects awake, thunderstorms begin.
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Spring Equinox marks equal day and night lengths as the sun crosses the equator.
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Pure Brightness is a time for tomb sweeping and honoring ancestors.
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Grain Rain brings crucial rainfall for crops and marks the end of spring.
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Beginning of Summer marks the start of summer in the traditional Chinese calendar.
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Grain Full indicates that summer crops are growing well but not yet ripe.
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Grain in Ear signifies that crops like wheat and barley are ready for harvest.
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Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
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Minor Heat marks the beginning of the hottest period of the year.
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Major Heat is typically the hottest period of the year.
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Beginning of Autumn marks the start of autumn in the traditional Chinese calendar.
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End of Heat signifies the end of the hot summer period.
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White Dew indicates the appearance of dew on plants in the early mornings.
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Autumn Equinox marks equal day and night lengths as the sun crosses the equator.
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Cold Dew indicates colder dew on plants as temperatures drop further.
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Frost's Descent marks the first frosts of the season in northern China.
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Beginning of Winter marks the start of winter in the traditional Chinese calendar.
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Minor Snow indicates the beginning of snowfall in northern China.
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Major Snow indicates heavier snowfall and colder temperatures.
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Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
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Minor Cold is one of the coldest periods of the year.
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Major Cold is typically the coldest period of the year.
