siu2 mun5小滿小满
Jyutpingsiu2 mun5
Yalesíu múhn
Definition
Siumun (Lesser Fullness), the 8th solar term of the traditional calendar, occurring around May 20-22.
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How it's used
Siumun marks the time when grain starts to fill out in the fields, representing a transition period before the summer heat fully sets in. It is one of the twenty-four solar terms used traditionally to track agricultural cycles and seasonal changes. While it is a specific calendar point, people often use it to describe the general shift in humidity and temperature during late May.
Examples
The weather starts to get very humid around Siumun.
Do you know which day Siumun falls on this year?
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Grammar guides
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