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立秋
lìqiū
Description
立秋是二十四节气之一，一般在八月上旬。
"立秋" is one of the twenty-four solar terms, usually in early August.
立秋以后，天气会慢慢变得凉快一点。
After "立秋", the weather gradually becomes cooler.
Meanings
立秋lìqiū
Start of Autumn (a solar term around Aug 7-8)
今天是立秋，秋天就要来了。
Today is the start of autumn; fall is coming soon.
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Notes
- Etymology
立 means 'begin/set up' and 秋 means 'autumn', marking autumn's start.
- Nuance
it is a calendar marker, so real weather may still be hot afterward.
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