The 24 solar terms(节气) are part of the traditional Chinese calendar, The Chinese people divided a year into 24 segments(片段) based on the sun's position in the zodiac(黄道十二宫).They reflect the changes of the seasons, climate and phenology(生物气候学). The Yellow River Basin in northern China is believed to be the cradle(搖篮) of the solar terms system.
Solar terms were instructions for agricultural production and people's daily lives.Many farmers still rely on the solar terms to work in the fields.
For instance, during the"Start of Winter", people eat dumplings. The "Pure Brightness" is also referred to as Tomb Sweeping Day, when people pay respect to those they have lost.
The ancient calendar remains relevant to this day. The cultural legacy(遗产)reflects the Chinese people's respect for nature and tradition, their unique understanding of the universe, their wisdom to live in harmony with nature and the world's cultural diversity.
It is the youth of China who can best help carry on this significant part of our culture.Their creativity and consciousness can bring new life to ancient culture. In fact, they have been living up to this challenge through rather artistic means. Many photos, essays and paintings have centered around the theme of the 24 solar terms and expressed the vitality(活力) and rich tradition of Chinese history.
A. Each segment is called a solar term.
B. The sun's positions bring about many things related to human lie.
C. Most of the solar terms bear with them rich social and cultural meanings.
D. Their wisdom for life and nature made the solar terms system popular today,
E. This has long been a central element of life in China, and we must protect it.
F. Many young people have already been contributing their energy and strength to this feat.
G. They mark things like seasons, temperature, growth of the crops and weather conditions.
