Major Heat

The Essence of the Season

Dàshǔ is the peak of heat, yet it hides the seed of reversal—at the height of fullness, the heat is already beginning to retreat.

Folk Customs

When a solar term settles into daily life, it becomes a shared ritual for the Chinese people:

Farm Work of the Season

The hottest days of the year: field moisture evaporates fast, so fight drought and drainage alike, while late rice enters its peak tillering stage.

Cultural Significance

Dàshǔ is more than a single day; it is a coordinate our ancestors set within heaven and earth—a reminder of when to sow, when to harvest, and when to quiet the mind.