Today is End of Heat (Chushu), the 14th of China's 24 solar terms. Autumn arrived weeks ago, but Chushu marks a turning point as the summer heat begins to ease. The mornings and evenings grow cooler, cicadas fall quieter, and the air starts to feel crisp. For farmers, it's a signal to prepare for the autumn harvest. From this point, summer slowly loosens its grip, and autumn quietly takes over.■
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