Cold Dew, the 17th solar term of the year, begins this year on Oct 8 and ends on Oct. 23. At this time, temperatures are much lower in most areas of China, The dew is greater and colder and there will be less rain. Autumn crops will be ripe.
Foggy autumn
Temperatures drop significantly in October. The cold air encounters autumn rain.When the humidity (湿度) is high, there will be foggy regions formed in many areas of China.
Season for fishing
People always say that fishing in shallow water in autumn does make sense.Fish all swim to shallow water areas where the water temperature is relatively high.
Season for drinking chrysanthemum (菊花) wine
To prevent autumn dryness, many regions in China have the custom of drinking chrysanthemum wine. This is a tradition of the Double Ninth Festival, which often falls around Cold Dew. According to ancient records, drinking the wine made with chrysanthemums grants people long lasting youth.
During Cold Dew, North China takes on a look of late autumn with white clouds, red leaves and early frost. On the day of the Double Ninth Festival people often climb hills with comes, a kind of plant. This custom aims to dispel evils, and originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD25-220).
A. a great time for hiking
B. Season for eating outside.
C. Chrysanthemum is the typical flower of Cold Dew.
D. Here are four things you should know about Cold Dew.
E. The abundant water vapor (蒸汽) turns into misty rain or fog.
F. Extracts of the Chrysanthemum have long been used in makeup.
G. Temperatures decrease quickly and sunshine cannot reach the deep water thoroughly.
