The Twenty-Four Solar Terms: History, Significance, and Modern Relevance
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solar terms, Chinese culture, teenager, Chinese history, sustainability, climate change
Abstract
The “Twenty-Four Solar Terms” is a knowledge system and social practice developed by the ancient Chinese through the observing the periodic movement of the sun. By studying seasonal changes, climate patterns, and natural phenomena, they created a system that guided agricultural production and daily life (Xu, 2017). This system reflect the philosophy of harmony between humans and the natural world, which plays an significant role in the global society. This paper explores the history, features, and modern applications of the Solar Terms, as well as strategies for their revival.
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Lin, Y. . (2025). The Twenty-Four Solar Terms: History, Significance, and Modern Relevance. International Journal of Asian Social Science Research , 2(3), 18-29. https://doi.org/10.70267/ijassr.250203.1829