What are the characteristics of the cold dew solar term and what are the symbolic meanings?
The characteristic of the cold dew solar term is that the temperature drops sharply, the temperature is low, and some areas even Frost occurs.In addition, the crops have begun to mature, and we must prepare the corresponding farming tasks to avoid missing the best time for harvesting.
Introduction to Cold Dew
Cold Dew is the seventeenth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms of the lunar calendar, and it belongs to the fifth solar term in autumn.On October 8 or 9 every year, when the sun reaches 195° ecliptic longitude, it is cold dew.Cold dew means that the temperature is lower than that of white dew, the dew on the ground is colder, and it is about to condense into frost.The three solar terms, Bailu, Cold Dew, and Frostfall, all indicate the phenomenon of water vapor condensation, and Cold Dew is the transition from cool to cold climate.In this season, the climate is getting colder and the temperature is dropping day by day.The public should eat more sweet, bland and moist food in dietary regulation to prevent "autumn dryness" from hurting people.
Characteristics of cold dew
In the cold dew season, dew increases and the temperature is lower.At this time, there will be frost in some parts of China.In the north, it is already late autumn, with white clouds and red leaves, and occasionally early frost.In the cold dew season, the dew increases and the temperature is lower.At this time, there will be frost in some parts of China.In the north, it is already late autumn, with white clouds and red leaves, and occasionally early frost.
Temperatures continue to drop across most of southern China.The average daily temperature in South China is less than 20°C.Even in the areas along the Yangtze River, it is difficult for the temperature to rise above 30°C, while the minimum temperature can drop below 10°C.Except for a few valleys and lowlands in the Northwest Plateau, the average temperature (5 days) is generally lower than 10 °C.Using the standard of climatology to divide the four seasons, it is already winter.Thousands of miles of frost shop and thousands of miles of snow drift, which is completely different from the autumn colors in South China.
Meaning of Cold Dew
The meaning of Cold Dew means that the temperature is lower than that of White Dew, the dew on the ground is cold, and it is about to condense into frost.The temperature gradually dropped.In Chinese tradition, cold dew is regarded as a sign that the weather turns cooler and colder.With the arrival of the cold dew, the climate changes from hot to cold, and everything grows with the cold, and gradually declines.This is the season of alternating heat and cold.In nature, yin and yang qi begins to change, yang qi gradually recedes, and yin qi gradually grows.The physiological activities of the human body must also adapt to the changes in nature to ensure the physiological (yin and yang) balance in the body.At this time, attention should be paid to maintaining health.
The custom of the cold dew
appreciating the red leaves
in the cold dew season, many places have the custom of viewing the maple leaves.This is also what "frost leaves are red in February flowers" season.The word "appreciation" for appreciating maple leaves is very important.It is different from sitting on the windowsill or walking on the street to see the leaves.However, the northern region is suitable for viewing red leaves in cold dew, especially north of the Yellow River.The period for viewing red leaves in Beijing is from mid-October to early November, and the best period is from October 15th to 30th.It can be said that Xiangshan is the most reputable spot for viewing red leaves in China.When it comes to red leaves, people will unconsciously think of and mention it.During the cold dew season, going to Xiangshan to enjoy the red leaves has long been a traditional habit of Beijing citizens and the highlight of autumn travel.
Eat sesame seeds
Cold dew, the weather turns from cool to cold.According to the traditional Chinese medicine theory of "nourishing yang in spring and summer, nourishing yin in autumn and winter", people should nourish yin to prevent dryness, moisten the lungs and benefit the stomach.As a result, the folks have the custom of "eating sesame seeds in cold dew".Sesame is highly appraised in medical monographs such as "Shen Nong’s Materia Medica" and "Compendium of Materia Medica", and can be widely used in diet therapy.In Beijing, food related to sesame has become a hot commodity before and after the cold dew, such as sesame cakes, sesame mung bean cakes, sesame biscuits and so on.There is also a proverb:"sesame and mung bean cake, you won’t get long after eating it." This shows that both sesame and mung bean have the function of detoxification.The sesame oil extracted from sesame is not only a good condiment for hot dishes and cold dishes, but also widely used in diet therapy and detoxification.
Chrysanthemum tea
On the day of cold dew, the ancients sometimes used the water from the well to make pills or medicinal wine to nourish the five internal organs, but today everyone likes to drink more wolfberry chrysanthemum tea.In ancient times, people would bathe with wolfberry, which was newly added after the cold dew, to refresh the mind.If today’s people find it troublesome, they can make a pot of wine or tea and drink it every day, which can also play the role of "beautiful beauty".
Autumn Fishing
During the cold dew season, most parts of the country have entered autumn.In the south of the Yangtze River, in addition to appreciating chrysanthemums, people also have the custom of eating crabs and fishing, and there is even a saying of "fishing by the side in autumn".Its meaning is that every time it comes to the cold dew season, the temperature drops rapidly, and the sun in the deep water can no longer penetrate, so the fish swim to the shallow water area with higher water temperature, and there is what people call "autumn fishing".
Finding Autumn Tea
Cold and dewy, it is autumn tea.Among the autumn teas, Zhengqiu tea is the best.The tea that is picked in the first three days and the last four days of the cold dew every year is called Zhengqiu tea.Tea is divided into spring and autumn, but tea can be drunk regardless of time and place.The cold dew has passed, and the new tea has been served.
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