Grain in Ear is the ninth in the whole 24 solar terms of the lunar calendar, meanwhile the third one in summer.
Grain in Ear, the temperature rises significantly and the rainfall is more abundant.
Grain in Ear of the "Mang" word, refers to wheat and other plants with the harvest, Grain in Ear of the "Zhong" word, refers to the Gutai crop sowing season, literal understanding is "awned wheat fast harvest, there are awned rice can be planted". The word "Grain in Ear" is homophonic, indicating that all crops are "busy planting". Therefore, "Grain in Ear" is also called for "busy planting", farmers also called it "plant busily" The arrival of Grain in Ear heralds the busy life of farmers in the fields. In the countryside, before and after Grain in Ear is a very busy time for farming activities, involving both harvest and sowing.
Grain in Ear is also the beginning of midsummer. At that time, the sun shines brightly, the trees beside the Wutong Avenue burst into a new life with luxuriant foliage. The vitality and prosperity of summer can be easily witnessed in any place on campus.
As the old saying goes:” Grain in Ear means the arrival of hot summer, let your companion hold your hand while walking.” Pay attention to the prevention of heatstroke by drinking more water and eat less rich food. While enjoying the energetic summertime, don’t get heatstroke!