The common name for Emperor Huizong was Zhao Ji . Reigning as the eighth emperor of the Song dynasty from 1101 to 1125, Huizong was known for his extravagant lifestyle, which is believed to be part of the reason for the near collapse of the dynasty and his own demise at enemy hands. However, he was also known for his passion for painting, calligraphy, poetry, and prose. His painting and calligraphy are marked by exceptional refinement and observation to detail. His paintings of birds-and-flowers, in particular, are renowned for their realism and beauty. Huizong was the guiding force behind the Painting Academy in the late Northern Song, and his overall influence on early Chinese painting cannot be overestimated.
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Chinese grammar: Wanting to do something with “yao”要
To express "wanting to do" something, use 要 (yào). Structure
The verb 要 (yào) can be used as an auxiliary verb to indicate wanting to do something.
Exemplarious translation of 道德经Daodejing
The Classic of the Way and the Natural Virtue by the Old Master" is written by Laozi. Here we can enjoy some Exemplarious translation.
Summer Solstice—The Longest Day of the Year
The Summer Solstice occurs exactly when the Earth's axial tilt is closest to the sun, at its maximum angle of 23°26'. On that day, daytime lasts its longest for the whole year in the northern hemisphere. After the day of Summer Solstice, daytime begins to become shorter and shorter in the northern hemisphere. That's why there is a folk saying which goes, "After eating the Summer Solstice noodles, daytime becomes shorter and shorter".
Eat Noodles in Summer Solstice
In Summer Solstice, the solar term that falls on the 21st of June this year, natives in Beijing have a tradition of eating noodles. Food relevant to Summer Solstice always sells well during this period. People can eat as much lettuce and chilled noodles as they wish, because these foods can help stimulate appetites instead of undermining their health in the hot summer days.
Customs in Summer Solstice
Dragon Boat Racing in Zhejiang The day of Summer Solstice is the longest of the year. Therefore, one saying is very popular in Shaoxing City which goes, "To play, play on the day of Summer Solstice". In ancient times, people worshipped their ancestors on this day. In addition, when Summer Solstice comes, the summer harvest of wheat is over. The tradition of eating noodles on Summer Solstice comes from the custom of tasting the flavor of new wheat.
Summer Solstice Weather in China
Summer Solstice means the beginning of a hot summer. Convective Weather, Rainstorm Crops, Plum Rains and High Temperature Summer Solstice are usually appeared in Summer Solstice. Summer Solstice means the beginning of a hot summer. It is not only hot but also suffocating. Several kinds of weather, described below, deserve people's attention.
The way to Calculate Summer Solstice
Formula: [Y*D+C]-L Note: Y refers to the last two numbers of a year, such as 10 in 2010, 08 in 2008 D=0.2422 L=the number of leap years 21st century C=21.37 20th century C=22.20 Example: The date of Grain Buds in 2088=[88×.0.2422+21.37]-[88/4]=42-22=20, Summer Solstice falls on June 20th. Exceptions: 1928, add one to the calculated result
The origin of Summer Solstice
The summer solstice falls on June 21st or 22nd every year. It is the tenth solar term of the 24 Chinese solar terms, marking the day of the longest daytime and shortest nighttime. Starting on the summer solstice, the days begin to draw out. In another ancient book, we find that people called Summer Solstice "Chaojie." Women gave colored fans and sachets to each other. Fans could help them feel not so hot and the sachets could drive away mosquitoes and make them smell sweet.
24 Solar Terms: Summer Solstice(Xiazhi) 24节气之夏至
Introduction
“Summer Solstice” comes on June 21 to June 22 each year when the sun altitude arrivethe highest in north. This day has the longest day time of the year in the NorthernHemisphere and the sunshine in many cities in south China may last fourteen hours perday. After this day, the spot of the direct sunlight gradually moves southward. Although,this day has the longest daylight, it’s not the hottest. As traditional Chinese booksdescribed, there are three periods of the hot season. It starts around “SummerSolstice” and ends around “Autumn Begins”. The temperature rises day by day and thehottest days come around mid-July to mid-August, where temperatures of some cities inChina reach 40 degree Celsius. After this day, thunderstorms often come aroundafternoons and evenings. Old poems also describe this season as, “with sunshine inthe east and rain in the west, you can’t tell whether it’s fine or not.” People in ancienttimes called this day as “Summer Festival” and during the Song Dynasty, officials weregiven 3 days holiday to rest at home.
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