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24 Solar Terms: Why is the ox held in reverence during ‘Grain in Ear’?

2023/6/5
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The ninth solar term in China, Mangzhong (芒种 máng zhòng), or Grain in Ear, is a time of bustling activity in agriculture. The name itself has profound meanings. In this episode, we show you why ox is related to this solar term.