The 24 Solar Terms - Grain Rain
2025-04-20
Grain Rain is the twenty-four solar terms the 6th solar term and the last one in spring. Dou points to Chen; the solar longitude is 30°; it falls on April 19-21 each year. Grain Rain is derived from the meaning of "rain nourishes all grains", at this time, rainfall increases significantly, the seedlings in the fields are newly planted, and crops are newly sown, most in need of the moisture of rain, sufficient and timely rainfall allows grain crops to grow vigorously. Grain Rain, like Rain Water 、 Lesser Fullness 、 Lesser Snow 、 Greater Snow and other solar terms, all reflect precipitation solar terms, it is an ancient farming culture reflection of seasonal changes 。
During the Grain Rain season, in southern China, it often starts to rain significantly, especially in South China once cold air and warm and humid air meet, it often forms long periods of rainy weather. Qinling —Huaihe River is the transition zone between the southern spring rain and the northern spring drought areas. From near the Qinling-Huaihe River to the north, spring rain decreases sharply. In northern China, Grain Rain is a symbol of "the end of frost".
Continuous spring rain is the main characteristic of Grain Rain. The name of the solar term "Grain Rain" originates from the ancient saying "rain nourishes all grains", reflecting the agricultural climate significance of the solar term. Folk customs during the Grain Rain solar term include picking Grain Rain tea, walking Grain Rain, offering sacrifices to the sea, eating spring, and appreciating flowers.
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