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Definition
Shuangjiang or Frost Descent, the 18th solar term of the traditional calendar.
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How it's used
Shuangjiang marks the final solar term of autumn in the traditional calendar. It is primarily used in agricultural or cultural contexts to describe the seasonal transition rather than as a common topic in casual daily small talk. People often associate this time with the need to wear warmer clothing or prepare for the upcoming winter.
Examples
The weather starts to turn cool after Shuangjiang.
Do you know which day Shuangjiang falls on this year?
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Common phrases
Shuangjiang solar term
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
