cyu2 syu2處暑处暑
Jyutpingcyu2 syu2
Yalechyú syú
Definition
Chushu; the 14th of the 24 solar terms, marking the end of the hot summer days.
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How it's used
This term marks the transition from the peak of summer to the beginning of autumn in the traditional solar calendar. It literally translates to the stopping of heat, signaling that the most intense summer temperatures are fading. While it is a formal term from the twenty-four solar terms, it is frequently mentioned in daily life when people discuss seasonal changes or the cooling of the weather.
Examples
After Chushu, the weather is starting to get less hot.
Do you know what date Chushu falls on this year?
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