Seasons · 24 Solar Terms
The celestial rhythm between heaven and earth. Explore the ancient wisdom of observing nature, and feel the breath of the land through the turning of four seasons.
Spring
Lìchūn
East winds thaw the ice, all things revive, spring returns to the land.
Yǔshuǐ
Spring rain nourishes, plants stir, temperatures rise.
Jīngzhé
Spring thunder rumbles, insects awaken, heaven and earth come alive.
Chūnfēn
Day and night equal, spring breeze caresses, flowers bloom across the hills.
Qīngmíng
Sky clear, earth bright, all things grow, spring fills the air.
Gǔyǔ
Rain nourishes a hundred grains, spring ends as summer arrives, fields turn emerald.
Summer
Lìxià
All things flourish, summer days lengthen, green shade deepens.
Xiǎomǎn
Wheat grains fill, all things reach small fullness.
Mángzhòng
Wheat ripens, sowing is busy, harvest is in sight.
Xiàzhì
Longest day arrives, yang energy peaks, all things at their fullest.
Xiǎoshǔ
Heat begins to rise, steaming upward, heatwaves start.
Dàshǔ
Heat at its peak, all things steam, thunderstorms frequent.
Autumn
Lìqiū
Golden wind brings cool, all things ripen, harvest approaches.
Chǔshǔ
Summer heat fades, autumn deepens, cool breezes arrive.
Báilù
Dew condenses white, autumn deepens, weather turns cool.
Qiūfēn
Day and night equal, autumn colors divide, forests fully dyed.
Hánlù
Dew turns cold, deep autumn, chrysanthemums bloom.
Shuāngjiàng
First frost descends, leaves fall, weather grows cold.
Winter
Lìdōng
All things store away, winter arrives, heaven and earth begin to freeze.
Xiǎoxuě
First snow drifts, heaven and earth close, all things lose color.
Dàxuě
Snow falls heavy, silver-wrapped world, heaven and earth pure white.
Dōngzhì
Shortest day arrives, yin peaks and yang is born, a new cycle begins.
Xiǎohán
Cold intensifies, ice three feet deep, deep winter approaches.
Dàhán
Cold at its extreme, solid ice and deep snow, year's end draws near.