六年级英文版清晰24节气思维导图

《六年级英文版清晰24节气思维导图》

Central Idea: The 24 Solar Terms (Twenty-Four Solar Terms)

  • What are they?

    • A traditional Chinese lunar calendar system that divides the year into 24 periods.
    • Each term signifies a change in weather, natural phenomena, and agricultural activities.
    • Reflects the Earth's orbit around the sun.
    • Historically crucial for agriculture in China, still relevant today.
    • UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
  • Why are they important?

    • Guide for farming: Planting, harvesting, irrigation.
    • Cultural significance: Festivals, customs, food traditions.
    • Understanding the seasons and nature's cycles.
    • Help maintain harmony with the environment.
    • Provides insight into ancient Chinese philosophy.
  • How are they determined?

    • Based on the sun's position along the ecliptic (Earth's orbit).
    • Each term corresponds to a specific angle of the sun's ecliptic longitude (15-degree increments).
    • Calculations involve astronomical observations and mathematical formulas.

Main Branches (categorized by Season):

I. Spring (春 - Chūn):

  • Beginning of Spring (立春 - Lìchūn): (Around February 4th)

    • English Description: The beginning of spring; nature starts to awaken.
    • Activities: Preparing for spring planting, celebrating the start of a new agricultural year.
    • Weather: Gradually warming, but still cool.
    • Keyword: Awakening.
    • Visual Cue: Sprouting plants, green shoots.
  • Rain Water (雨水 - Yǔshuǐ): (Around February 19th)

    • English Description: Rainfall increases, snow melts.
    • Activities: Irrigating fields, preparing soil for planting.
    • Weather: More frequent rain, temperature continues to rise.
    • Keyword: Moisture.
    • Visual Cue: Light rain, melting snow.
  • Awakening of Insects (惊蛰 - Jīngzhé): (Around March 5th)

    • English Description: Insects come out of hibernation.
    • Activities: Pest control, preparing seeds.
    • Weather: Warming rapidly, thunderstorms possible.
    • Keyword: Revitalization.
    • Visual Cue: Insects emerging from the ground.
  • Spring Equinox (春分 - Chūnfēn): (Around March 20th)

    • English Description: Day and night are of equal length.
    • Activities: Spring planting in full swing, enjoying outdoor activities.
    • Weather: Moderate temperatures, balanced rainfall.
    • Keyword: Balance.
    • Visual Cue: A perfectly balanced scale, blossoming flowers.
  • Pure Brightness (清明 - Qīngmíng): (Around April 4th)

    • English Description: Time for tomb sweeping and honoring ancestors.
    • Activities: Visiting family graves, kite flying, outdoor picnics.
    • Weather: Clear and bright, suitable for outdoor activities.
    • Keyword: Remembrance.
    • Visual Cue: Family visiting gravesites, flying kites.
  • Grain Rain (谷雨 - Gǔyǔ): (Around April 20th)

    • English Description: Rain nourishes crops and promotes growth.
    • Activities: Planting rice seedlings, tea picking.
    • Weather: Increased rainfall, essential for crop growth.
    • Keyword: Nourishment.
    • Visual Cue: Rice seedlings being planted, plentiful rain.

II. Summer (夏 - Xià):

  • Beginning of Summer (立夏 - Lìxià): (Around May 5th)

    • English Description: The beginning of summer.
    • Activities: Protecting crops from pests, summer planting.
    • Weather: Rising temperatures, increased humidity.
    • Keyword: Growth.
    • Visual Cue: Lush greenery, ripening fruit.
  • Grain Full (小满 - Xiǎomǎn): (Around May 21st)

    • English Description: Grain is beginning to ripen.
    • Activities: Weeding fields, irrigating crops.
    • Weather: Warm and humid, occasional showers.
    • Keyword: Ripening.
    • Visual Cue: Fields of ripening grain.
  • Grain in Ear (芒种 - Mángzhòng): (Around June 5th)

    • English Description: Wheat is ripe and ready for harvest.
    • Activities: Harvesting wheat, planting late-season crops.
    • Weather: Hot and humid, monsoon season begins in some areas.
    • Keyword: Harvest.
    • Visual Cue: Harvesting wheat with sickles.
  • Summer Solstice (夏至 - Xiàzhì): (Around June 21st)

    • English Description: The longest day of the year.
    • Activities: Summer festivals, enjoying long daylight hours.
    • Weather: Hot and humid, peak of summer.
    • Keyword: Peak.
    • Visual Cue: Bright sun overhead, long shadows.
  • Slight Heat (小暑 - Xiǎoshǔ): (Around July 6th)

    • English Description: The beginning of the hottest period.
    • Activities: Protecting crops from the heat, harvesting early-season vegetables.
    • Weather: Hot and humid, temperatures rising.
    • Keyword: Heat.
    • Visual Cue: People seeking shade, wilted plants.
  • Great Heat (大暑 - Dàshǔ): (Around July 22nd)

    • English Description: The hottest time of the year.
    • Activities: Staying cool, preventing heatstroke, irrigating crops.
    • Weather: Extremely hot and humid, heat waves common.
    • Keyword: Intense Heat.
    • Visual Cue: People using fans, swimming to cool down.

III. Autumn (秋 - Qiū):

  • Beginning of Autumn (立秋 - Lìqiū): (Around August 7th)

    • English Description: The beginning of autumn.
    • Activities: Preparing for the autumn harvest, planting late-season vegetables.
    • Weather: Temperatures begin to cool down, but still warm.
    • Keyword: Transition.
    • Visual Cue: Falling leaves, cooler breezes.
  • Limit of Heat (处暑 - Chǔshǔ): (Around August 23rd)

    • English Description: The end of the hottest weather.
    • Activities: Harvesting early-season fruits, preparing for cooler weather.
    • Weather: Temperatures gradually decreasing, humidity dropping.
    • Keyword: Retreating Heat.
    • Visual Cue: Ripe fruits on trees, slightly cooler evenings.
  • White Dew (白露 - Báilù): (Around September 7th)

    • English Description: Dew forms on the ground.
    • Activities: Harvesting rice, picking cotton.
    • Weather: Cooler temperatures, dew forms at night.
    • Keyword: Dew.
    • Visual Cue: Dewdrops on leaves and grass.
  • Autumn Equinox (秋分 - Qiūfēn): (Around September 22nd)

    • English Description: Day and night are of equal length again.
    • Activities: Autumn harvest in full swing, celebrating the harvest season.
    • Weather: Moderate temperatures, comfortable weather.
    • Keyword: Equilibrium.
    • Visual Cue: Balance scale, colorful autumn leaves.
  • Cold Dew (寒露 - Hánlù): (Around October 8th)

    • English Description: The dew becomes colder.
    • Activities: Harvesting late-season crops, preparing for winter.
    • Weather: Cold temperatures, heavier dew.
    • Keyword: Chilling.
    • Visual Cue: Frost on the ground, wearing warmer clothes.
  • Frost's Descent (霜降 - Shuāngjiàng): (Around October 23rd)

    • English Description: The first frost of the year.
    • Activities: Protecting crops from frost, preparing for winter storage.
    • Weather: Freezing temperatures, frost covering the ground.
    • Keyword: Frost.
    • Visual Cue: Frost-covered landscapes.

IV. Winter (冬 - Dōng):

  • Beginning of Winter (立冬 - Lìdōng): (Around November 7th)

    • English Description: The beginning of winter.
    • Activities: Preparing for winter, storing food, winter sports.
    • Weather: Cold temperatures, shorter days.
    • Keyword: Dormancy.
    • Visual Cue: Snow-covered landscapes, bare trees.
  • Light Snow (小雪 - Xiǎoxuě): (Around November 22nd)

    • English Description: The first snow of the year.
    • Activities: Winter activities, enjoying the snow.
    • Weather: Cold temperatures, light snowfall.
    • Keyword: Snowfall.
    • Visual Cue: Lightly falling snow.
  • Heavy Snow (大雪 - Dàxuě): (Around December 7th)

    • English Description: Heavy snowfall.
    • Activities: Staying warm indoors, winter sports.
    • Weather: Very cold temperatures, heavy snowfall.
    • Keyword: Heavy Snow.
    • Visual Cue: Deep snowdrifts, heavy snowfall.
  • Winter Solstice (冬至 - Dōngzhì): (Around December 21st)

    • English Description: The shortest day of the year.
    • Activities: Eating dumplings, celebrating the winter solstice.
    • Weather: Coldest time of the year, short daylight hours.
    • Keyword: Minimal Sunlight.
    • Visual Cue: Eating dumplings, celebrating with family.
  • Slight Cold (小寒 - Xiǎohán): (Around January 5th)

    • English Description: Slightly cold weather.
    • Activities: Staying warm indoors, preparing for the New Year.
    • Weather: Cold temperatures, ice.
    • Keyword: Cold.
    • Visual Cue: Icy landscapes, bundled-up people.
  • Great Cold (大寒 - Dàhán): (Around January 20th)

    • English Description: The coldest time of the year.
    • Activities: Preparing for the Spring Festival, staying warm indoors.
    • Weather: Very cold temperatures, strong winds.
    • Keyword: Extreme Cold.
    • Visual Cue: Frozen rivers, extremely cold weather.
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