lập hạ
Definition
- Proper Noun (A Solar Term):
- The Beginning of Summer: "Lập hạ" is the 7th of the 24 solar terms in the traditional East Asian lunisolar calendar. It marks the official transition from spring into summer, signifying the start of warmer weather and longer days. It usually falls around May 5th or 6th in the Gregorian calendar.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- Tiết Lập hạ thường rơi vào đầu tháng Năm. (The Beginning of Summer solar term usually falls in early May.)
- Sau Lập hạ, thời tiết bắt đầu nóng hẳn lên. (After the Beginning of Summer, the weather starts to get significantly hotter.)
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Significance: "Lập hạ" is not just a meteorological marker but also a cultural one, influencing agricultural activities, festivals, and traditional customs related to welcoming the summer season.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiết Lập hạ: The full term, often used interchangeably with "Lập hạ."
- 24 tiết khí: The 24 solar terms, the system to which "Lập hạ" belongs.
Synonyms
- Start of Summer: The direct English equivalent for this solar term.
- Commencement of Summer: A more formal synonym.
Related Concepts
- Solar Terms: The 24 divisions of the year in the East Asian calendar (e.g., Lập xuân - Start of Spring, Lập đông - Start of Winter).