qī​shí'èr​hòu

72 five-day periods

七十二候 qī​shí'èr​hòu
72 five-day periods
A traditional Chinese calendar system consisting of 72 five-day periods, based on observations of nature, weather, and bird migrations in the Yellow River region. Each period is linked to a natural phenomenon and provides guidance for farming. Three of these periods make up one 二十四节气 èr​shí​sì​jié​qì.

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