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Chinese ancient wisdom puts the year into 24 solar terms(节气). Cold Dew(寒露) is the 17th solar term of the year and the fifth one of autumn. This year, Oct 8 marks the beginning of the Cold Dew and it _______ on Oct 23.

Cold Dew is seen as a turning point in the _______. After entering the Cold Dew, it gets colder in most parts of China and the Dew is greater and colder. The temperature difference between day and night grows larger. That’s why this time is called Cold Dew. There will be _______ rain, but there will be more fog.

Here are two popular _______ during Cold Dew.

It’s a good time for fishing. During the Cold Dew time, it’s colder in water, _______ fish have to swim in shallow(浅的) water where it is warmer.

Hiking is also quite popular during this time. In North China, you can enjoy the beautiful look of late autumn with blue sky and red leaves. The Double Ninth Festival, which is the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, often falls around Cold Dew. On this day, parents often take their children to climb hills and wear cornel twigs(茱萸). Now, this day is also seen as a good chance to _______ the old. People always show their love for the old on that day. They can cook meals for them and play games with them.