The 24 solar terms
24节气
China—The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices developed in China through observation of the sun’s annual motionThe ancient Chinese divided the sun’sannual circular motion into 24 segments, calling each segment a specific ‘Solar Term’. The criteria for its formulation were developed through the observation of changes of seasons, astronomy and other natural phenomena. The element remains of particular importance to farmers for guiding their practices. Some rituals and festivities are associated with the terms, which have contributed to the community’s cultural identity. Knowledge of the element is transmitted through formal and informal means of education.
中国二十四节气，中国人通过观察太阳周年运动而形成的时间知识体系及其实践中国古人通过观察太阳周年运动将太阳周年运动轨迹划分为24等份，每一等份为一个“节气”，统称“二十四节气”。雨水、霜降等“二十四节气”指导着中国的传统农业生产和日常生活。一些民间节日习俗也与这些节气相关，成为社区文化身份认同的重要组成部分。相关知识在家族和学校中传承。
24节气
China—The Twenty-Four Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices developed in China through observation of the sun’s annual motionThe ancient Chinese divided the sun’sannual circular motion into 24 segments, calling each segment a specific ‘Solar Term’. The criteria for its formulation were developed through the observation of changes of seasons, astronomy and other natural phenomena. The element remains of particular importance to farmers for guiding their practices. Some rituals and festivities are associated with the terms, which have contributed to the community’s cultural identity. Knowledge of the element is transmitted through formal and informal means of education.
中国二十四节气，中国人通过观察太阳周年运动而形成的时间知识体系及其实践中国古人通过观察太阳周年运动将太阳周年运动轨迹划分为24等份，每一等份为一个“节气”，统称“二十四节气”。雨水、霜降等“二十四节气”指导着中国的传统农业生产和日常生活。一些民间节日习俗也与这些节气相关，成为社区文化身份认同的重要组成部分。相关知识在家族和学校中传承。
