清明节气 / Qingming Solar Term
清明是二十四节气中的第五个节气,也是春季的第五个节气,通常在每年公历4月4-6日交节,此时太阳到达黄经15度。清明兼具自然与人文两大内涵,既是自然节气,也是传统节日,是二十四节气中唯一演变成民间节日的节气。"清明"的名称源于"气清景明、万物皆显"的自然现象,这一时期天气清澈明朗,草木繁茂,万物欣欣向荣,大自然处处呈现出勃勃生机。清明节气为清明节俗提供了时间和气候上的基础,而清明节俗又赋予了清明节气丰富的文化内涵。清明节源自上古时代的祖先信仰与春祭礼俗,是中华民族最隆重盛大的祭祖大节,属于礼敬祖先、慎终追远的一种文化传统节日。
Pure Brightness (Qingming) is the fifth solar term among the 24 solar terms and the fifth solar term of spring, usually occurring around April 4-6 when the sun reaches 15 degrees celestial longitude. Qingming has both natural and cultural significance, being both a solar term and a traditional festival - the only solar term that evolved into a folk festival. The name "Qingming" derives from the natural phenomenon of "clear air, bright scenery, and all things visible," referring to the clear and bright weather, flourishing vegetation, and vibrant nature during this period. The Qingming solar term provides the temporal and climatic foundation for Qingming Festival customs, while the festival customs enrich the solar term with profound cultural meaning. Qingming Festival originates from ancient ancestral beliefs and spring sacrifice rituals, representing one of the most solemn and grand ancestor worship occasions in Chinese culture, embodying the tradition of honoring ancestors and remembering one's roots.