处暑
End of Heat (处暑)
Solar Terms
Chinese Calendar
TCM
Summary
处暑 (Chǔshǔ), the End of Heat solar term, falls around Aug 22-24. The heat recedes. Day and night temperatures diverge. The transition from yang to yin accelerates. Duck is a traditional food — cooling and nourishing. This term brings relief from summer's intensity.
Key Takeaways- 处暑 is the 14th of 24 solar terms
- The heat recedes. Day and night temperatures diverge. The transition from yang to yin accelerates. D
- Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
- The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing
Meaning and Significance
The heat recedes. Day and night temperatures diverge. The transition from yang to yin accelerates. Duck is a traditional food — cooling and nourishing. This term brings relief from summer's intensity.
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