Rain Water Solar Term
Moistening Things Silently
Spring Arrives in the World
At 23:51 tonight
We welcome the second solar term of spring
Rain Water
Rain means water falling from clouds
The east wind melts the ice
Scattering into rain
The world turns from cold to moist, all things revive
Rain nourishes all grains
A spring rain
Awakens the sleeping earth
And begins the new cycle of farming
Rain Water has three phases
First, otters sacrifice fish, as waters warm and fish multiply
Second, wild geese return north with the season
Third, grass and trees sprout, faint green emerges
Rivers open, geese return, green shades reappear
Bamboo shoots break through the ground, nestlings chirp with joy
This is the covenant between life and nature
Energy stored throughout winter
Is now gradually released
As moisture seeps into the soil
The rhythm of farming
Gently begins to stir
Chinese people deeply understand
That the whole year's work depends on a good start in spring
The Rain Water season is known as the time for plowing
Only with spring sowing can there be autumn harvest
For farmers, where there is water, seedlings can be planted
Where rain falls, there is hope
A timely rain
Is not just the beginning of the farming season
But a good omen for the year's hard work
Spring rain moistens all things
Nourishing not only the fields
But also carrying people's wishes
Encountering rain in early spring brings a year of prosperity
The new year begins with vitality
Human hopes resonate with nature's rhythm
After Rain Water, it is still early spring
The chill hasn't fully faded, so dress warmly
Food should be mild and nourishing
Daily routines should be orderly
Follow the season, harmonize body and mind
Reserve strength for the year's work
Spring rain falls silently
Yet holds its own power
Drop by drop
It awakens the earth
And unfolds the hope of the new year
May you move forward calmly through the changing seasons
Full of anticipation and hope
To embrace a brand new spring
Source: People's Daily WeChat Official Account (Chinese Edition)