24 Solar Terms: Major Snow

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2022-12-07 09:35

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The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow (Chinese: 大雪), the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 and ends on Dec 21.

During Major Snow, the snow becomes heavy and begins to accumulate on the ground. The temperature drops significantly.

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