Chinese ancient wisdom(智慧) puts the year into 24 solar terms. 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 it1 on Oct. 23.
Cold Dew is seen as a turning point(转折点) in the 2 . 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 3 this time is called Cold Dew. There will be 4 rain, but there will be more fog. Here are two popular 5 during Cold Dew.
●Fishing
During the Cold Dew time, temperatures drop quickly and sunshine can't reach the deep water. Fish have to swim in shallow(浅的) water 6 the water is warm there. So it's 7 to fish.
●Hiking
Hiking is also quite popular during this time. In North China, you can enjoy the beautiful look of late autumn with blue sky and red8 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( 爬) hills and 9 cornel twigs(茱萸). Now, this day is also seen as a good chance to10 the old. People always show their love for the old on that day.
