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Apr 2023
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EP12 QingMing 24 solar term

菜SanSan
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QingMing ,is not only one of the china’s 24 solar terms, but also  an occasion  for chinese people to honor their lost  family members . Speaking of solar terms ,QingMing ,which is observed in  early April ,when  the temperature begin to rise , and rainfall increases . It is right time  for spring cultivation  and sowing . At the same time ,chinese people will visit tombs of their ancestors around QingMing to pay respect to the deceased ,  most of the time  , the whole family will go to the cemeteries  with offerings ,clean up weeds  around the tombs , and pray for family prosperity. QingMing was  included as chinese public holiday in 2008 .


occasion 时刻 

sowing 播种

deceased  已故的

weeds 野草

prosperity 繁荣



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