夏至
Summer Solstice (夏至)
Solar Terms
Chinese Calendar
TCM
Summary
夏至 (Xiàzhì), the Summer Solstice solar term, falls around Jun 21-22. Longest day, shortest night. Yang reaches its peak — after this moment, yin begins its return. Noodles are traditional ('winter solstice dumplings, summer solstice noodles'). A turning point of the so
Key Takeaways- 夏至 is the 10th of 24 solar terms
- Longest day, shortest night. Yang reaches its peak — after this moment, yin begins its return. Noodl
- Traditional diets and TCM practices adapt to this seasonal shift
- The solar term system connects natural cycles with human wellbeing
Meaning and Significance
Longest day, shortest night. Yang reaches its peak — after this moment, yin begins its return. Noodles are traditional ('winter solstice dumplings, summer solstice noodles'). A turning point of the solar year.
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