The traditional Chinese lunar calendar has 24 solar terms (节气) in a year. Ancient Chinese
people created this system to m the change of time based on the sun' s position. In ancient times, this system guided farming activities. It t, farmers what to do according to the changes in temperature. Today, 24 solar terms still play an important role in Chinese people's e life. They remind people of the changes in s and to eat suitable food. This ancient time system has gained new charm now. In Bejjing 2022 Winter Olympics, the director used a new countdown (倒计时) method, showing 24 solar terms instead of numbers. This creative method was grealy p by people around the. world. They are amazed by the wisdom of Chinese people.