Grain in Ear marks one of the busiest seasons for farmers. In the north, wheat fields turn golden-ripe, while southern lands of rice are sown with scope. Song Dynasty (960-1279) poet Lu You ...
The Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear, (Chinese: 芒种), the 9th solar term, begins on June 5 this year and ends on June 20. The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies ...