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Definition
Lixia or Start of Summer, the 7th of the 24 solar terms, marking the beginning of summer.
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How it's used
Lixia marks the seventh solar term in the traditional calendar, signaling the transition from spring to summer. While it is a formal term used in calendars and weather reports, it is frequently mentioned in casual conversation when discussing the sudden shift in temperature or humidity. People often associate this period with the arrival of heavy rain and the need to prepare for the upcoming summer season.
Examples
After Lixia, the weather starts to get very hot.
Do you know which day Lixia falls on this year?
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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.
