Guyu 谷雨 — Grain Rain
Overview
Guyu falls around 20 April and is the sixth and final term of spring. The name states the agricultural point directly: the rain that the young grain needs.
Meaning
The last spring term — rain that supports the grain, and the close of the sowing window.
Traditional Interpretation
The almanacs treat this as the end of the main sowing period. It is the last term before the season turns, and it is the one after which the farming calendar shifts from planting to tending.
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FAQ
What is guyu 谷雨 — grain rain in the Chinese calendar?
The last spring term — rain that supports the grain, and the close of the sowing window. Guyu falls around 20 April and is the sixth and final term of spring. The name states the agricultural point directly: the rain that the young grain needs.
Is guyu 谷雨 — grain rain a festival or a calendar date?
It is a solar term — a date fixed by the sun's position, not by the moon. The last spring term — rain that supports the grain, and the close of the sowing window. The last term of each season carries a closing function in the almanacs — Guyu, Dashu, Shuangjiang and Dahan are described as the ends of their seasons rather than as independent events.
How is guyu 谷雨 — grain rain read in Chinese tradition?
The almanacs treat this as the end of the main sowing period. It is the last term before the season turns, and it is the one after which the farming calendar shifts from planting to tending. It is grouped under Water (水) in the five-element system.
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