Chushu 处暑 — End of Heat
Overview
Chushu falls around 23 August. The name describes the heat coming to an end rather than the arrival of cool weather, and it is the second of the autumn terms.
Meaning
The term at which the heat is said to stop — the retreat of summer's peak.
Traditional Interpretation
The almanacs read this term as the point after which the residual heat declines. It is a transitional term, and the customary practice attached to it is correspondingly thin.
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FAQ
What is chushu 处暑 — end of heat in the Chinese calendar?
The term at which the heat is said to stop — the retreat of summer's peak. Chushu falls around 23 August. The name describes the heat coming to an end rather than the arrival of cool weather, and it is the second of the autumn terms.
Is chushu 处暑 — end of heat 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 at which the heat is said to stop — the retreat of summer's peak. The transitional terms — the second of each season — are the least culturally loaded in the whole set, which reflects their origin as agricultural notes rather than as observances.
How is chushu 处暑 — end of heat read in Chinese tradition?
The almanacs read this term as the point after which the residual heat declines. It is a transitional term, and the customary practice attached to it is correspondingly thin. It is grouped under Metal (金) in the five-element system.
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