What is "Liqiu" (Start of Autumn)?
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What is "Liqiu" (Start of Autumn)?
Liqiu, meaning "Start of Autumn", is the 13th of China's 24 solar terms, usually occurring around August 7β8. It marks:
π€οΈ Seasonal Transition β The official start of autumn (though summer heat often lingers).
πΎ Agricultural Significance β Farmers begin harvesting crops like rice and corn.
π Natural Changes β Days shorten, temperatures slowly drop, and leaves start turning yellow.
π² Cultural Traditions β People eat seasonal foods (e.g., "autumn peaches," dumplings) to welcome cooler weather.
Fun Fact: Thereβs a saying, "One falling leaf heralds autumn" (δΈεΆη₯η§), meaning small signs can signal big changes.