The 24 Solar Terms (二十四气) and 72 Solar Periods (七十二候) are traditional components of the Chinese lunisolar calendar. They reflect the annual climatic changes and natural phenomena observed in agricultural societies.
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315立春Spring-Commences 330雨水Spring-Showers 345惊蛰Insects-Waken 000春分Vernal-Equinox 015清明Bright-and-Clear 030谷雨Corn-Rain 045立夏Summer-Commences 060小满Corn-Forms 075芒种Corn-on-Ear 090夏至Summer-Solstice 105小暑Moderate-Heat 120大暑Great-Heat 135立秋Autumn-Commences 150处暑End-of-Heat 165白露White-Dew 180秋分Autumnal-Equinox 195寒露Cold-Dew 210霜降Frost 225立冬Winter-Commences 240小雪Light-Snow 255大雪Heavy-Snow 270冬至Winter-Solstice 285小寒Moderate-Cold 300大寒Severe-Cold