立夏｜夏日初至，万物繁茂

Beginning of Summer – Summer arrives, and nature thrives.

核心科普

立夏，是二十四节气中的第七个节气。

此时夏季开始，气温显著升高，雷雨增多，万物进入生长旺季。

立夏之后，草木葱茏，百花盛开，一派夏日盛景。

The Beginning of Summer is the seventh of the 24 solar terms.

It marks the start of summer, when temperatures rise noticeably, thunderstorms become more frequent, and nature enters its peak growing season.

After this solar term, the landscape turns lush green, flowers bloom in abundance, and summer is in full swing.

民俗小知识

尝新｜Tasting New Food

立夏尝新，品尝新麦、新果，寓意丰收在望，生活美满。

Tasting the season's first grains and fruits is a way of celebrating the promise of a good harvest and a prosperous life.

称人｜Weighing People

立夏称人，寓意祈福安康，祈求夏日平安，身体健康。

Weighing oneself on this day is a ritual for praying for good health and safety throughout the summer months.

结语

夏日初启，万物繁茂

愿你夏日安康，自在欢喜

Summer begins, and all living things flourish.

Wishing you a season of health, ease, and joy.

（by Liu Yanyu,Zhao Jing）