qīshí'èrhòu
72 five-day periods
七十二候 qīshí'èrhòu
- 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 èrshísìjiéqì.
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- 二十四节气 èrshísìjiéqì