24 Chinese Solar Terms

Discover the ancient wisdom of traditional Chinese seasonal calendar. Each solar term tells a story of nature, culture, and life.

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Current Solar Term

Hanlu — Cold Dew

This solar term begins when the Sun reaches 195° ecliptic longitude. Its seasonal name follows the traditional Northern Hemisphere calendar; local weather and plant development vary.

Started: 8 October 2026, 14:29 Hong Kong Time (UTC+8). Next: Shuangjiang — Frost Descent, 23 October 2026, 17:38 Hong Kong Time (UTC+8). Source: Hong Kong Observatory

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二十四节气 — 24 Solar Terms

Four seasons, twenty-four chapters, the rhythm of Chinese life

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立春

Lìchūn · Lichun
Feb 3-5
The Beginning of Spring. The first solar term of the year.
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雨水

Yǔshuǐ · Rain Water
Feb 18-20
Rain Water. Spring rain awakens the earth.
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惊蛰

Jīngzhé · Awakening of Insects
Mar 5-7
Awakening of Insects. Thunder惊醒沉睡的昆虫。
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春分

Chūnfēn · Spring Equinox
Mar 20-22
Spring Equinox. Day and night are equal in length.
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清明

Qīngmíng · Clear and Bright
Apr 4-6
Clear and Bright. Tomb sweeping and spring outings.
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谷雨

Gǔyǔ · Grain Rain
Apr 19-21
Grain Rain. The last solar term of spring.
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立夏

Lìxià · Beginning of Summer
May 5-7
Beginning of Summer. The hottest season begins.
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小满

Xiǎomǎn · Lesser Fullness of Grain
May 20-22
Grain fills but is not yet ripe. A time of growth.
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芒种

Mángzhòng · Grain in Ear
Jun 5-7
Grain in Ear. Busy harvest and planting season.
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夏至

Xiàzhì · Summer Solstice
Jun 21-22
Summer Solstice. The longest day of the year.
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小暑

Xiǎoshǔ · Minor Heat
Jul 6-8
Minor Heat. The hot summer is just beginning.
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大暑

Dàshǔ · Major Heat
Jul 22-24
Major Heat. The hottest days of the year.
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立秋

Lìqiū · Beginning of Autumn
Aug 7-9
Beginning of Autumn. Cool breeze begins to blow.
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处暑

Chǔshǔ · End of Heat
Aug 22-24
End of Heat. Summer's heat finally subsides.
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白露

Báilù · White Dew
Sep 7-9
White Dew. Dew turns white in the cold mornings.
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秋分

Qiūfēn · Autumn Equinox
Sep 22-24
Autumn Equinox. Day and night are approximately equal in length.
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寒露

Hánlù · Cold Dew
Oct 8-10
Cold Dew. The air grows cold and dew turns icy.
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霜降

Shuāngjiàng · Frost's Descent
Oct 23-25
Frost's Descent. Frost covers the ground at night.
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立冬

Lìdōng · Beginning of Winter
Nov 7-8
Beginning of Winter. The year winds to a close.
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小雪

Xiǎoxuě · Minor Snow
Nov 22-23
Minor Snow. Light snow begins to fall in the north.
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大雪

Dàxuě · Major Snow
Dec 6-8
Major Snow. Heavy snow blankets the landscape.
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冬至

Dōngzhì · Winter Solstice
Dec 21-23
Winter Solstice. The shortest day and longest night.
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小寒

Xiǎohán · Minor Cold
Jan 5-7
Minor Cold. The deepest winter has arrived.
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大寒

Dàhán · Major Cold
Jan 20-22
Major Cold. The coldest day of the year.

🏮 Traditional Chinese Festivals

Celebrate the rich traditions of Chinese culture

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Mid Autumn Festival

中秋节 · 15th day of 8th lunar month

Family reunion under the full moon. Enjoy mooncakes, appreciate the moon, and honor the harvest goddess Chang'e.

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Dragon Boat Festival

端午节 · 5th day of 5th lunar month

Dragon boat races, sticky rice dumplings (zongzi), and honoring the poet Qu Yuan. A festival of vitality and tradition.

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Spring Festival

春节 · Chinese New Year

The most important festival in Chinese culture. Family reunions, red envelopes, fireworks, and the grandest celebration of the year.

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