清明
Pure Brightness (清明)
Solar Terms
Chinese Calendar
TCM
Summary
清明 (Qīngmíng), the Pure Brightness solar term, falls around Apr 4-6. Clear and bright. The most culturally significant term — Tomb Sweeping Day (清明节). Families honor ancestors, tend graves, and enjoy spring outdoors. Green rice balls (青团) are the seasonal food. Reflect
Key Takeaways- 清明 is the 5th of 24 solar terms
- Clear and bright. The most culturally significant term — Tomb Sweeping Day (清明节). Families honor anc
- Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
- The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing
Meaning and Significance
Clear and bright. The most culturally significant term — Tomb Sweeping Day (清明节). Families honor ancestors, tend graves, and enjoy spring outdoors. Green rice balls (青团) are the seasonal food. Reflects the Confucian value of filial piety.
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