大寒
Major Cold (大寒)
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Summary
大寒 (Dàhán), the Major Cold solar term, falls around Jan 20-21. The final term. Extreme cold before spring's return. The cycle nears completion. Clean the house, prepare for New Year. Traditional Chinese seasonal thought associated this period with nourishing kidn
Key Takeaways- 大寒 is the 24th of 24 solar terms
Meaning and Significance
The final term. Extreme cold before spring's return. The cycle nears completion. Clean the house, prepare for New Year. Traditional Chinese seasonal thought associated this period with nourishing kidney essence; this is cultural language, not a biomedical claim. A time of completion, closure, and anticipation of the new cycle beginning with Lichun.
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