Window to the ancients
谷雨 Gu Yu: Grain Rain
April 19th through May 4th marks the time of谷雨 Gu Yu, or Grain Rain, the 6th term in the Ancient Chinese solar calendar.
清明 Qīng Мíng: Clear and Bright
April 4th through April 18th marks the time of 清明 Qīng Míng, which translates as Clear and Bright.
春分 Chūn Fēn: Spring Equinox
春分 Chūn Fēn, translated as Spring Equinox, is the 4th solar term in the Ancient Chinese solar calendar. This year it starts on March 20th and continues through April 3rd.
惊蛰 Jīng Zhé: Awakening of Insects
驚蟄 Jīng Zhé, translated as Awakening of Insects, is the 3rd solar term in the Ancient Chinese Solar calendar. It starts on March 5th and continues through March 19th of this year.
雨水 Yǔ Shuǐ: Rain Water
February 19th through March 4th marks the time of 雨水 Yǔ Shuǐ, translated as Rain Water, the 2nd term in the Ancient Chinese solar calendar.
立春 Li Chūn: Start of Spring
立春 Li Chūn, or Start of Spring is the first of the 24 solar terms and this year it begins on February 4th and continues through February 18th.
大寒 Dà Hán: Major Cold
January 20th through February 3rd marks the time of大寒 Dà Hán, or Major Cold, the 24th and last term in the Ancient Chinese solar calendar.
小寒 Xiǎo Hán: Minor Cold
January 5th marks the beginning of 小寒Xiǎo Hán , or Minor Cold, the 23rd term in the Ancient Chinese solar calendar and the 5th solar term in winter.
冬至 Dōng Zhì: Winter Solstice
December 22nd through January 4th marks the time of 冬至 Dong Zhi , or the Winter Solstice, the 22nd term in the Ancient Chinese solar calendar.
