1. 春季

1.1 立春

  • Vocabulary: Spring Equinox, Start of Spring, Awakening of Nature
  • Phrases:
    • The Spring Equinox marks the beginning of spring.
    • The awakening of nature signals the start of spring.

1.2 雨水

  • Vocabulary: Rain Water, Awakening of Rain
  • Phrases:
    • Rain Water is the time when the rain starts to fall more frequently.
    • The Awakening of Rain heralds the arrival of spring.

1.3 惊蛰

  • Vocabulary: Waking of Insects, Awakening of Insects
  • Phrases:
    • The Waking of Insects indicates the end of winter and the start of spring.
    • Awakening of Insects is a sign that spring is approaching.

1.4 春分

  • Vocabulary: Spring Equinox, Equinox of Spring
  • Phrases:
    • The Spring Equinox is a time of balance, with day and night of equal length.
    • The Equinox of Spring signifies the midpoint of spring.

1.5 清明

  • Vocabulary: Pure Brightness, Qingming Festival
  • Phrases:
    • Pure Brightness is a time for honoring ancestors and cleaning graves.
    • The Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated during this period.

1.6 谷雨

  • Vocabulary: Grain Rain, Awakening of Grain
  • Phrases:
    • Grain Rain is the time when the rain is sufficient for crops to grow.
    • The Awakening of Grain indicates that the crops are ready for planting.

2. 夏季

2.1 立夏

  • Vocabulary: Start of Summer, Awakening of Summer
  • Phrases:
    • The Start of Summer marks the beginning of the hot season.
    • The Awakening of Summer heralds the arrival of summer.

2.2 小满

  • Vocabulary: Grain in the Ear, Early Grain Fullness
  • Phrases:
    • Grain in the Ear is the time when the crops start to grow ears.
    • Early Grain Fullness indicates that the crops are growing well.

2.3 芒种

  • Vocabulary: Grain in Ear, Grain in Ear
  • Phrases:
    • Grain in Ear is the time when the crops are fully grown.
    • The Grain in Ear period is crucial for crop growth.

2.4 夏至

  • Vocabulary: Summer Solstice, Longest Day
  • Phrases:
    • The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year.
    • The Longest Day is a time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

2.5 小暑

  • Vocabulary: Minor Heat, Early Heat
  • Phrases:
    • Minor Heat is the time when the weather starts to get hot.
    • Early Heat indicates that summer is in full swing.

2.6 大暑

  • Vocabulary: Major Heat, Extreme Heat
  • Phrases:
    • Major Heat is the time when the weather is at its hottest.
    • Extreme Heat is a common occurrence during this period.

3. 秋季

3.1 立秋

  • Vocabulary: Start of Autumn, Awakening of Autumn
  • Phrases:
    • The Start of Autumn marks the beginning of the autumn season.
    • The Awakening of Autumn heralds the arrival of autumn.

3.2 处暑

  • Vocabulary: End of Heat, Termination of Heat
  • Phrases:
    • End of Heat is the time when the hot weather starts to subside.
    • Termination of Heat indicates that autumn is approaching.

3.3 白露

  • Vocabulary: White Dew, Early Dew
  • Phrases:
    • White Dew is the time when dew starts to form on the ground.
    • Early Dew is a sign that autumn is in full swing.

3.4 秋分

  • Vocabulary: Autumn Equinox, Equinox of Autumn
  • Phrases:
    • The Autumn Equinox is a time of balance, with day and night of equal length.
    • The Equinox of Autumn signifies the midpoint of autumn.

3.5 寒露

  • Vocabulary: Cold Dew, Late Dew
  • Phrases:
    • Cold Dew is the time when the dew is cold.
    • Late Dew indicates that autumn is coming to an end.

3.6 霜降

  • Vocabulary: Frost’s Descent, Descent of Frost
  • Phrases:
    • Frost’s Descent is the time when frost starts to form on the ground.
    • Descent of Frost indicates that winter is approaching.

4. 冬季

4.1 立冬

  • Vocabulary: Start of Winter, Awakening of Winter
  • Phrases:
    • The Start of Winter marks the beginning of the cold season.
    • The Awakening of Winter heralds the arrival of winter.

4.2 小雪

  • Vocabulary: Light Snow, Early Snow
  • Phrases:
    • Light Snow is the time when the first snow starts to fall.
    • Early Snow indicates that winter is approaching.

4.3 大雪

  • Vocabulary: Heavy Snow, Late Snow
  • Phrases:
    • Heavy Snow is the time when a large amount of snow falls.
    • Late Snow indicates that winter is in full swing.

4.4 冬至

  • Vocabulary: Winter Solstice, Shortest Day
  • Phrases:
    • The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year.
    • The Shortest Day is a time when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.

4.5 小寒

  • Vocabulary: Minor Cold, Early Cold
  • Phrases:
    • Minor Cold is the time when the weather starts to get cold.
    • Early Cold indicates that winter is in full swing.

4.6 大寒

  • Vocabulary: Major Cold, Extreme Cold
  • Phrases:
    • Major Cold is the time when the weather is at its coldest.
    • Extreme Cold is a common occurrence during this period.