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This is the busiest time to seed millet, and the deadline for sowing activities. During this period, areas around the middle stream and downstream of the [[Yangtze|Yangtze River]] enter the [[rainy season]]. Sensing the moisture, [[Mantis]] appear, [[Shrike]] start to sing and the [[Mockingbird]] ceases chirping. |
This is the busiest time to seed millet, and the deadline for sowing activities. During this period, areas around the middle stream and downstream of the [[Yangtze|Yangtze River]] enter the [[rainy season]]. Sensing the moisture, [[Mantis]] appear, [[Shrike]] start to sing and the [[Mockingbird]] ceases chirping. |
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The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of [[awn|awny]] crops such as wheat, and it is also a busy period for farmers. That can be seen from many farm sayings. One of the sayings is, "Getting busy with farm work in Grain in Ear," which is popular in many provinces. Grain in Ear is especially critical for planting rice. There is a saying in [[Guizhou]] that goes, "If you don't plant rice in Grain in Ear, planting will be in vain." |
The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of [[awn (botany) |awny]] crops such as wheat, and it is also a busy period for farmers. That can be seen from many farm sayings. One of the sayings is, "Getting busy with farm work in Grain in Ear," which is popular in many provinces. Grain in Ear is especially critical for planting rice. There is a saying in [[Guizhou]] that goes, "If you don't plant rice in Grain in Ear, planting will be in vain." |
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| Traditional Chinese | 芒種 | ||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 芒种 | ||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | grain in ear | ||||||||||||||
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| Vietnamese alphabet | mang chủng | ||||||||||||||
| Chữ Hán | 芒種 | ||||||||||||||
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| Hangul | 망종 | ||||||||||||||
| Hanja | 芒種 | ||||||||||||||
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| Kanji | 芒種 | ||||||||||||||
| Hiragana | ぼうしゅ | ||||||||||||||
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| Term | Longitude | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lichun | 315° | 4–5 February |
| Yushui | 330° | 18–19 February |
| Jingzhe | 345° | 5–6 March |
| Chunfen | 0° | 20–21 March |
| Qingming | 15° | 4–5 April |
| Guyu | 30° | 20–21 April |
| Lixia | 45° | 5–6 May |
| Xiaoman | 60° | 21–22 May |
| Mangzhong | 75° | 5–6 June |
| Xiazhi | 90° | 21–22 June |
| Xiaoshu | 105° | 7–8 July |
| Dashu | 120° | 22–23 July |
| Liqiu | 135° | 7–8 August |
| Chushu | 150° | 23–24 August |
| Bailu | 165° | 7–8 September |
| Qiufen | 180° | 23–24 September |
| Hanlu | 195° | 8–9 October |
| Shuangjiang | 210° | 23–24 October |
| Lidong | 225° | 7–8 November |
| Xiaoxue | 240° | 22–23 November |
| Daxue | 255° | 7–8 December |
| Dongzhi | 270° | 21–22 December |
| Xiaohan | 285° | 5–6 January |
| Dahan | 300° | 20–21 January |
The traditional Chinese calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms.[1] Mángzhòng, Bōshu, Mangjong, or Mang chủng (neologized term, unknown in Vietnam, only popularized recently) is the ninth solar term. It begins when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 75° and ends when it reaches the longitude of 90°. It refers in particular to the day when the Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 75°. In the Gregorian calendar, it usually begins around June 5 (June 6 East Asia time) and ends around June 21.
Introduction of Grain in Ear (芒种)
"Grain in ear" means that grains have matured. It happens around June 5 every year when the Sun reaches the celestial longitude of 75 degrees. During this period, crops like barley and wheat all become mature and are ready to be harvested. In Chinese, "Grain in Ear" is called Mang Zhong. Mang means 'grain', but also 'busy'. It signifies that farmers have to return the fields, and work intensively.
This is the busiest time to seed millet, and the deadline for sowing activities. During this period, areas around the middle stream and downstream of the Yangtze River enter the rainy season. Sensing the moisture, Mantis appear, Shrike start to sing and the Mockingbird ceases chirping.
The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of awny crops such as wheat, and it is also a busy period for farmers. That can be seen from many farm sayings. One of the sayings is, "Getting busy with farm work in Grain in Ear," which is popular in many provinces. Grain in Ear is especially critical for planting rice. There is a saying in Guizhou that goes, "If you don't plant rice in Grain in Ear, planting will be in vain."
Date and time
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| year | begin | end |
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| 辛巳 | 2001-06-05 14:53 | 2001-06-21 07:37 |
| 壬午 | 2002-06-05 20:44 | 2002-06-21 13:24 |
| 癸未 | 2003-06-06 02:19 | 2003-06-21 19:10 |
| 甲申 | 2004-06-05 08:13 | 2004-06-21 00:56 |
| 乙酉 | 2005-06-05 14:01 | 2005-06-21 06:46 |
| 丙戌 | 2006-06-05 19:36 | 2006-06-21 12:25 |
| 丁亥 | 2007-06-06 01:27 | 2007-06-21 18:06 |
| 戊子 | 2008-06-05 07:11 | 2008-06-20 23:59 |
| 己丑 | 2009-06-05 12:59 | 2009-06-21 05:45 |
| 庚寅 | 2010-06-05 18:49 | 2010-06-21 11:28 |
| 辛卯 | 2011-06-06 00:27 | 2011-06-21 17:16 |
| 壬辰 | 2012-06-05 06:25 | 2012-06-20 23:08 |
| 癸巳 | 2013-06-05 12:23 | 2013-06-21 05:03 |
| 甲午 | 2014-06-05 18:03 | 2014-06-21 10:51 |
| 乙未 | 2015-06-05 23:58 | 2015-06-21 16:40 |
| 丙申 | 2016-06-05 05:46 | 2016-06-20 22:35 |
| 丁酉 | 2017-06-05 11:36 | 2017-06-21 04:22 |
| 戊戌 | 2018-06-05 17:31 | 2018-06-21 10:06 |
| 己亥 | 2019-06-05 23:07 | 2019-06-21 15:56 |
| 庚子 | 2020-06-05 04:56 | 2020-06-20 21:45 |
| Source: JPL Horizons On-Line Ephemeris System | ||
Traditional customs
As flowers withered away, people in old times used to hold a ceremony to make a sacrifice to the "God of Flowers", to show their gratitude and eagerness to see flowers again the following year. This custom has died out, but can only read about in ancient texts (where? - citation needed) . In China's south Anhui province, people steam dumplings with new fresh wheat flour after seeding the paddy rice. They make the flour into different shapes such as cereals, animals, vegetables, and fruits, color them and pray for villagers' safety.
Healthy living tips
The best food to eat during the "Grain in Ear" period, as suggested by Chinese doctors, is mulberry. Around two thousand years ago, the mulberry was considered as 'royal food' and was sometimes called the "holy fruit" (citation needed) . It has abundant glucose, cane sugar, vitamin A, B and C and many mineral substances and is very good for the heart, liver, and kidneys.
References
- ^ Zhang, Peiyu; Hunag, Hongfeng( (1994). "The Twenty-four Solar Terms of the Chinese Calendar and the Calculation for Them". Purple Mountain Observatory.