In early spring, 1.. Cold air, bringing rain or even snow, easily tears up(破壞) the warmth of the spring within a night.

However, with the coming of Guyu—the Grain Rain, the blue sky and gentle winds would finally stay. Falling usually on or around April 20 every year, Guyu is the sixth of the 24 solar terms(節(jié)氣). 2..

Sow(播種) grains

This is an important period of the growth of grains. The ancient Chinese already knew that as Guyu comes, the weather will become warm enough for sowing. 3.

Hope for safety and harvest

4. , they will hold some ceremonies on Guyu, hoping for safety as well as harvest during the coming fishing season.

Watch the peony

It′s also a great time to see the peony, which is known as “the Queen of All Flowers” in Chinese culture. As a result, watching peonies becomes one of the most enjoyable activities for many. The flower is said to be the favourite of Empress Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, who was the only woman ruler in Chinese history.

Pick tea leaves

Tea leaves picked before Guyu are among the best tea leaves. 5.. So the habit of drinking tea at this time of year has become a tradition in some places of China.

A. It is said that the tea leaves picked on the day of Guyu can drive away bad luck

B. For those living near the sea

C. The farmers usually catch the chance to plant rice, corn and beans

D. the weather is becoming warmer and warmer

E. It means the beginning of a lively summer and people get busy from now on

F. It means the coming raining season last for a long time and people are free

G. the changing temperature usually makes a number of Chinese people uncomfortable

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