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Unveiling the cultural tapestry of the 24 solar terms: Grain in Ear
Updated: Jun 5, 2026
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Grain in Ear (mang zhong) has arrived. The name itself tells the season's fast-paced farming schedule – wheat with "awns" is ready for harvest, while rice with "awns" is ready for sowing. It's a time when summer deepens and new signs of life appear: praying mantises emerge, shrikes begin to sing, while mockingbirds fall silent.
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