Name: Minor Heat arrives, high summer unfolds
Uploaded: 2026-07-07T14:20:11+08:00
Duration: PT24.733S
Description: The start of the traditional Chinese calendar's high summer is marked by the arrival of Minor Heat, or Xiaoshu today.

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The start of the traditional Chinese calendar's high summer is marked by the arrival of Minor Heat, or Xiaoshu today. Nature comes alive with the sound of buzzing cicadas, the sight of blooming lotus flowers, the smell of ripening rice fields and the sweet fragrance of seasonal fruits. Although the hottest days are yet to come, Xiaoshu signals the approach of the "Sanfu" period, which sees the year's most intense heat. It is also a reminder to slow down, stay balanced, and embrace the calm rhythms of summer, finding coolness in both body and mind.

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