[Explanation] On February 19th, rainwater, the second of the twenty-four solar terms, ushered in.
At this time, the temperature rises, the ice and snow melt, and the rain begins.
As the saying goes, "spring rain is as expensive as oil", why do you say that?
[Concurrent] Tang Zhiqiang, Secretary-General of the 24 Solar Terms Protection and Inheritance Alliance
Its value lies in its scarcity. In the solar term of rain, its precipitation is still very small, but we say that it is needed for agricultural production.
Before and after the rain, winter wheat and winter rapeseed generally began to turn green again because of warmer temperatures, and the growth of turning green requires a lot of water to support it.
People will look forward to a rain to support spring plowing, and there will be a saying like "one spring rain, one spoonful of oil", "spring rain is as expensive as oil".
[Explanation] Rain is a poetic and humane solar term. Experts say that people are begging for good health in different forms during the rainy season.
[Concurrent] Tang Zhiqiang, Secretary-General of the 24 Solar Terms Protection and Inheritance Alliance
The folk customs in western Sichuan include customs such as "returning to one's mother's home", "receiving birthdays" and "grabbing godfather". These customs are actually very humane.
The custom of pulling godfathers, also known as "labaobao", means "rain and dew nourish and grow easily", and the purpose is to let children grow up healthily and safely.
[Explanation] In terms of diet, the rain solar term has spawned the growth of many wild vegetables, and spring bamboo shoots and shepherd's purse have become seasonal foods during this period.
[Concurrent] Tang Zhiqiang, Secretary-General of the 24 Solar Terms Protection and Inheritance Alliance
The spring bamboo shoots after the rain means that the spring bamboo shoots grow out one after another after the rain. The spring bamboo shoots at this time are particularly fresh and tender, which means that they are growing steadily.
The other one is shepherd's purse, which is fresher and greener in color at this time.
[Explanation] As the saying goes, "spring covers autumn and freezes", the rain is solar terms, the temperature changes greatly, and it is easy to be attacked by wind and cold. Experts suggest that you should not rush to reduce clothes and keep warm.
[Concurrent] Tang Zhiqiang, Secretary-General of the 24 Solar Terms Protection and Inheritance Alliance
The solar term of rain is hot and cold, often accompanied by the coldness of late spring, so at this time, pay attention to "spring cover", don't take off the cotton-padded clothes prematurely, and pay attention to keeping your legs and feet warm.
Go outdoors for more activities, breathe fresh air, and replenish yang energy for the body.
Diet can be less sour and more sweet, such as leeks, Chinese toon, spinach, lily, yam, oranges, apples, honey, jujube, milk and so on.
Dong Yufei and Wang Shibo report from Beijing
Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]