学进去

“The Twenty-Four Solar Terms” is known as the 5th great invention from ancient China. As the 18th solar term, Oct. 23 marks the 1． (begin) of the Frost’s Descent also called “Shuangjiang” in Chinese.

The solar term Shuangjiang 2． (mean) the time of year when frost starts to sweep across China. In autumn, as the weather gets cool and cold, the temperatures fall so fast 3． little water drops in the air become icy in the end, bringing deadly cold winds as well. It 4． (think) as autumn’s last chapter and the start of the following winter.

The Frost’s Descent, with clear autumn skies and refreshing air, is an excellent time 5． (go) hiking and catch the sights from high up in the mountains. Many Chinese believe that it is a good idea to go walking in the highlands and enjoy the 6． (beautiful) of nature on that day.

During this bright period, Chinese people also enjoy chrysanthemums (菊花), a kind of autumn flowers, which come out in late autumn and are known 7． the “flower of long life”.

Eating orange-colored persimmons (柿子) is another traditional Chinese custom. The Chinese think these orange fruits not only keep out the cold, but also provide the human body 8． rich VC. In order to fight off different winter illness, people usually prefer the helpful things. 9． (actual), eating some persimmons in autumn is good for people of all ages, as ancient Chinese medical books recorded.

Shuangjiang, as the last solar term of autumn, is an end as well as a start for Chinese people to work for a happier and 10． (health) life, surely.