How did the Grain Rain solar term come about?

How did the Grain Rain solar term come about?
Grain Rain is the sixth solar term in the 24 solar terms in my country and the last solar term in spring. It is very suitable for the initial planting of seedlings and new crops, because there is more rain during this solar term, which is very beneficial to the growth of crops. Therefore, this is usually the busiest time for farmers. So, now that we know about the Grain Rain solar term, I wonder if you also know the origin of the word "Grain Rain"? In March, all things come back to life, willows are green, flowers are red, orioles are singing and swallows are dancing, and the earth is full of vitality. The Fortune Teller website has compiled detailed information for you about the third month of the lunar calendar in 2018!

The Origin of Guyu

Theory 1: Grain Rain is related to Cangjie. According to the records in "Huainanzi", Cangjie created characters, which was a great meritorious deed for heaven, earth and people. In late spring and early summer, Huangdi issued an edict to announce to the world that Cangjie had successfully created characters, and ordered all his subjects to learn it together. At the same time, because Cangjie's merits moved the heavens, the Jade Emperor bestowed a millet rain on the world to reward his holy deeds, which is the current "Guyu" solar term. The second statement: According to the literal meaning of Guyu, Guyu means rain after sowing grain. The ancients once said that "rain brings forth all kinds of grains", and there is also a saying that "snow stops in Qingming and frost stops in Guyu", which means that Guyu is the last solar term in spring. The arrival of Guyu means that the cold wave weather is basically over, the temperature begins to rise, and the rainfall increases. The rainfall during this period is very effective for the growth and development of grain crops. Overwintering crops need rain to help them turn green and grow, and spring-sown crops also need rain for sowing and germination. Rain is greatly beneficial to the growth of cereal crops, so it is called "Gu Yu". The above are two opinions about "Gu Yu". If you have different opinions, you are welcome to discuss.

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