Bailu 白露 — White Dew
Overview
Bailu falls around 8 September. The name refers to the dew that forms on cool mornings, and it is the term at which the change of season becomes visible rather than merely declared.
Meaning
The term of first dew — the visible sign that the air has turned.
Traditional Interpretation
The almanac treats the dew as the marker of the temperature drop. This is the third autumn term and the one after which the harvest proper begins.
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FAQ
What is bailu 白露 — white dew in the Chinese calendar?
The term of first dew — the visible sign that the air has turned. Bailu falls around 8 September. The name refers to the dew that forms on cool mornings, and it is the term at which the change of season becomes visible rather than merely declared.
Is bailu 白露 — white dew a festival or a calendar date?
It is a solar term — a date fixed by the sun's position, not by the moon. The term of first dew — the visible sign that the air has turned. Several of the late terms are named for a visible physical effect — dew, frost, snow — which makes them the most empirically grounded part of the calendar.
How is bailu 白露 — white dew read in Chinese tradition?
The almanac treats the dew as the marker of the temperature drop. This is the third autumn term and the one after which the harvest proper begins. It is grouped under Metal (金) in the five-element system.
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