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Definition
Liqiu; the beginning of autumn, one of the 24 solar terms.
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How it's used
Liqiu marks the transition from summer to autumn in the traditional lunisolar calendar. While it signals the start of the season, Hong Kong remains extremely hot and humid during this time, so the term is more of a cultural marker than a meteorological one. People often observe the custom of eating meat to restore their physical strength after the summer heat.
Examples
Now that Liqiu has passed, will the weather get a bit cooler?
On the day of Liqiu this year, we went to eat nourishing food.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
