A solar term is any of 24 points in traditional East Asianlunisolar calendars that matches a particular astronomical event or signifies some natural phenomenon. The points are spaced 15° apart along the ecliptic and are used by lunisolar calendars to stay synchronized with the seasons, which is crucial for agrarian societies. The solar terms are also used to calculate intercalary months in East Asian calendars; which month is repeated depends on the position of the sun at the time.
Because the Sun's speed along the ecliptic varies depending on the Earth-Sun distance, the number of days that it takes the Sun to travel between each pair of solar terms varies slightly throughout the year. Each solar term is divided into three pentads (候 hou), so there are 72 pentads in a year. Each pentad consists of five, rarely six, days, and are mostly named after phenological (biological or botanical) phenomena corresponding to the pentad.
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created this overall framework to mark the annual passage of time based on observations of the sun’s motion. Nowadays, the 24 solar terms not only apply to farming, but also guide Chinese people in everyday life.
In 2016, the 24 solar terms were included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Watch this episode of Festive China to find out more.
Festive China is a series of short clips that focus on traditional Chinese festivals and festivities, the cultural connotations of traditional holidays, their development and changes, and how they are manifested in today's China. #ChinaCulture #24solarterms
published: 04 Feb 2020
Understanding the 24 Solar Terms of the Year
Our calendars may be divided into four seasons, but for Chinese people — among many others — the year is shaped by 24 solar terms.
Throughout history, this tradition has guided farmers to grow crops and determined traditional holidays like the Mid-Autumn Festival. Our Host James Chau shares the story.
published: 19 Sep 2022
The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, through observation of the sun’s annual motion, in China
As the 10th solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, #SummerSolstice, or #Xiazhi in Chinese, arrives on June 21 this year and ends on July 5, which also divides the year in two. It is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also an important part of Chinese traditional culture. Click the video to learn more about the solar terms! Video/People’s Daily, China
published: 21 Jun 2020
Chinese 24 Solar Terms: The Chinese wisdom of dividing time
The 24 Solar Terms are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. It is the ancient Chinese knowledge of dividing a year through the observation of the sun's annual motion, the influence of which is still widely perceptible today. Check out this video to know more about China's 24 solar terms.
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The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, through observation of the sun’s annual motion, in China_zh
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created this overall framework to...
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created this overall framework to mark the annual passage of time based on observations of the sun’s motion. Nowadays, the 24 solar terms not only apply to farming, but also guide Chinese people in everyday life.
In 2016, the 24 solar terms were included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Watch this episode of Festive China to find out more.
Festive China is a series of short clips that focus on traditional Chinese festivals and festivities, the cultural connotations of traditional holidays, their development and changes, and how they are manifested in today's China. #ChinaCulture #24solarterms
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created this overall framework to mark the annual passage of time based on observations of the sun’s motion. Nowadays, the 24 solar terms not only apply to farming, but also guide Chinese people in everyday life.
In 2016, the 24 solar terms were included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Watch this episode of Festive China to find out more.
Festive China is a series of short clips that focus on traditional Chinese festivals and festivities, the cultural connotations of traditional holidays, their development and changes, and how they are manifested in today's China. #ChinaCulture #24solarterms
Our calendars may be divided into four seasons, but for Chinese people — among many others — the year is shaped by 24 solar terms.
Throughout history, this tr...
Our calendars may be divided into four seasons, but for Chinese people — among many others — the year is shaped by 24 solar terms.
Throughout history, this tradition has guided farmers to grow crops and determined traditional holidays like the Mid-Autumn Festival. Our Host James Chau shares the story.
Our calendars may be divided into four seasons, but for Chinese people — among many others — the year is shaped by 24 solar terms.
Throughout history, this tradition has guided farmers to grow crops and determined traditional holidays like the Mid-Autumn Festival. Our Host James Chau shares the story.
UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2016
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As the 10th solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, #SummerSolstice, or #Xiazhi in Chinese, arrives on June 21 this year and ends on July 5, which also divide...
As the 10th solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, #SummerSolstice, or #Xiazhi in Chinese, arrives on June 21 this year and ends on July 5, which also divides the year in two. It is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also an important part of Chinese traditional culture. Click the video to learn more about the solar terms! Video/People’s Daily, China
As the 10th solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, #SummerSolstice, or #Xiazhi in Chinese, arrives on June 21 this year and ends on July 5, which also divides the year in two. It is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also an important part of Chinese traditional culture. Click the video to learn more about the solar terms! Video/People’s Daily, China
The 24 Solar Terms are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. It is the ancient Chinese knowledge of dividing a year through the observation of the sun's ann...
The 24 Solar Terms are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. It is the ancient Chinese knowledge of dividing a year through the observation of the sun's annual motion, the influence of which is still widely perceptible today. Check out this video to know more about China's 24 solar terms.
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The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created this overall framework to mark the annual passage of time based on observations of the sun’s motion. Nowadays, the 24 solar terms not only apply to farming, but also guide Chinese people in everyday life.
In 2016, the 24 solar terms were included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Watch this episode of Festive China to find out more.
Festive China is a series of short clips that focus on traditional Chinese festivals and festivities, the cultural connotations of traditional holidays, their development and changes, and how they are manifested in today's China. #ChinaCulture #24solarterms
Our calendars may be divided into four seasons, but for Chinese people — among many others — the year is shaped by 24 solar terms.
Throughout history, this tradition has guided farmers to grow crops and determined traditional holidays like the Mid-Autumn Festival. Our Host James Chau shares the story.
As the 10th solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, #SummerSolstice, or #Xiazhi in Chinese, arrives on June 21 this year and ends on July 5, which also divides the year in two. It is not only one of the 24 solar terms, but also an important part of Chinese traditional culture. Click the video to learn more about the solar terms! Video/People’s Daily, China
The 24 Solar Terms are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. It is the ancient Chinese knowledge of dividing a year through the observation of the sun's annual motion, the influence of which is still widely perceptible today. Check out this video to know more about China's 24 solar terms.
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A solar term is any of 24 points in traditional East Asianlunisolar calendars that matches a particular astronomical event or signifies some natural phenomenon. The points are spaced 15° apart along the ecliptic and are used by lunisolar calendars to stay synchronized with the seasons, which is crucial for agrarian societies. The solar terms are also used to calculate intercalary months in East Asian calendars; which month is repeated depends on the position of the sun at the time.
Because the Sun's speed along the ecliptic varies depending on the Earth-Sun distance, the number of days that it takes the Sun to travel between each pair of solar terms varies slightly throughout the year. Each solar term is divided into three pentads (候 hou), so there are 72 pentads in a year. Each pentad consists of five, rarely six, days, and are mostly named after phenological (biological or botanical) phenomena corresponding to the pentad.
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