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Definition
Mangzhong or Grain in Ear, the 9th solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar.
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How it's used
Solar terms like 芒種 are primarily used in traditional agricultural calendars rather than daily life. While educated speakers recognize the term, it rarely appears in casual conversation unless discussing seasonal changes or traditional festivals. It marks the time when grain crops with beards, such as barley and wheat, are ready for harvest.
Examples
The weather starts to get very muggy around Mangzhong.
Do you know that Mangzhong is one of the twenty-four solar terms?
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twenty-four solar terms
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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.
