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  The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Heat, (Chinese: 小暑), the 11th solar term of the year, begins on July 7 this year and ends on July 22.

  Minor Heat signifies the hottest period is coming but the extreme hot point has yet to arrive.

  In China, the 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But the solar term culture is still useful today to guide people's lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips that correspond with each term.

  The following are 6 things you need to know about Minor Heat.

  

Editor:CAO Di Source: Xinhua Time:2015-07-07 14:37:00

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