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Chinese Solar Terms: Grain in Ear

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06-01-2017 11:46 BJT

The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear, (Chinese: 芒種), the 9th solar term, begins on June 5 this year and ends on June 20. The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of crops such as barley and wheat. It is also a busy period for farmers.

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