The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. End of Heat, the 14th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug 22 and ends on Sept 6.
中国传统二十四节气的第14个节气是处暑,今年的处暑从8月22日开始,9月6日结束。
End of Heat implies that most parts in China are getting rid of the hot summer and entering autumn. But in some areas, especially in South China, autumn is late in coming and people are still bothered by hot weather. End of Heat is also the busy harvest season for farmers.
处暑的到来意味着中国大部分地区即将结束炎夏,进入秋季。但是在部分地区,尤其是在南方地区,秋季来得较迟,人们依然要忍受酷热的天气。处暑也是农民忙秋收的时节。
The following are six things you should know about End of Heat.
一起来了解一下关于处暑的6个小常识。
Enjoying fall colors in early September
欣赏早秋的绚烂景色
In China, regions beyond the Great Wall will enter autumn in early September. People can enjoy the scenery as it changes gradually from summer to autumn.
在中国,长城以北地区会在9月初进入秋季。人们可以欣赏自夏入秋逐渐变化的景色。