Chinese Twenty-Four Solar Terms

Author: Wang Xiuzhu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The Twenty-Four Solar Terms of China provides a detailed account of the origin and history of the twenty-four solar terms, as well as an explanation of their scientific basis. Originally, the solar terms were related to the sun and had nothing to do with the moon's orbit or the waxing and waning of the moon phases. However, due to historical reasons, many people in China mistakenly attribute the solar terms to the lunar calendar, which is a great misunderstanding. The term "lunar calendar" is also inappropriate—it was used to replace the traditional lunar calendar and old calendar, but this name does not align with the facts and should be corrected. Of course, this is a topic beyond the scope of this book. The Twenty-Four Solar Terms of China not only thoroughly explains the relationship between the solar terms and agricultural production, climate changes, and folk customs but also provides commentary on folk festivals and miscellaneous solar terms, enriching readers with knowledge and joy in daily life. One of the greatest features of this book is its carefully designed and well-arranged color illustrations. The vivid and detailed explanations, combined with the rich and diverse illustrations, bring the seemingly mundane four words of the twenty-four solar terms to life, making them both entertaining and imbued with humanistic sentiment and a sense of life. In this regard, this book surpasses many other books on the twenty-four solar terms in terms of quality.