24 Solar Terms / 72 Pentads
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About 24 Solar Terms
Origin
The 24 Solar Terms is a traditional Chinese calendar system that divides the solar year into 24 segments of approximately 15 days each. It has been used throughout East Asia, including Korea and Japan, as a guide for agriculture and daily life.
Seasonal Features
Spring (6 terms)
Ipchun, Usu, Gyeongchip, Chunbun, Cheongmyeong, Gogu
Summer (6 terms)
Ipha, Soman, Mangjong, Haji, Soseo, Daeseo
Autumn (6 terms)
Ipeo, Cheoseo, Baekno, Chubun, Hallo, Ssanggang
Winter (6 terms)
Ipdong, Soseol, Daeseol, Dongji, Sohan, Daehan
Modern Applications
- • Agriculture: Guidelines for planting and harvesting schedules
- • Health: Seasonal health practices and wellness routines
- • Culture: Basis for traditional holidays and seasonal customs
- • Daily Life: Seasonal preparations for clothing, food, and shelter