During the Grain Buds season， silkworms have cocooned. People begin to cook cocoons and prepare the spinning wheel for reeling silk. Those w
“Amidst prolonged gloom， even the rainbow in the east is cut off by dark clouds. In the period of Lesser Fullness， occasional northerly winds chill the air.”
Xiaoman is the eighth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms， which usually falls around May 20th in the Gregorian calendar. Xiaoman marks the beginning of summer， with temperatures gradually rising and crops entering the growing season. During the Xiaoman solar term， people should pay attention to the following lifestyle and health tips: 1. Dietary adjustment: With high temperatures and increased sweating， people should drink more water and eat more cooling fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins， such as watermelon， cucumber， strawberry， mango， etc. 2. Sleep health: With the high summer temperatures， people are prone to fatigue and should ensure adequate sleep time and avoid staying up late. 3. Exercise: With the suitable temperature during Xiaoman， it is a good time for outdoor activities such as jogging， walking， Tai Chi， etc.， which can help improve physical fitness and health. 4. Sun protection and skincare: With the strong summer sunlight， people should pay attention to sun protection and skincare to avoid sunburn and skin aging. 5. Clothing and color matching: With the high temperatures during Xiaoman， people should wear light and breathable clothes， avoid tight and heavy clothing， and choose fresh and bright colors. In summary， Xiaoman is a vibrant and lively season， and people should pay attention to maintaining physical health and a positive mood， and enjoy the beauty of summer.
“小满”是中国传统二十四节气（the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms）中的第八个节气。这个时期，我国北方地区麦类等夏熟作物籽粒开始饱满，但还未彻底成熟，故称为“小满”。英文可译作Grain Buds。在南方，小满是指雨水之盈。
