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节气
Jié Qì
Literal: Season Nodes
Nature & SeasonsMeaning
The 24 solar terms that divide the year into precise seasonal segments. Each term signals changes in nature and guides farming, diet, and health practices. Following the jieqi is considered essential for maintaining health throughout the year.
Usage Example
“At Grain Rain jieqi, we plant melons and eat spring greens.”