As the temperature continues to drop, the traditional Chinese calendar has ushered in another solar term today: the Cold Dew. In case you are curious about why we have soooo many different solar terms in a year, we bring the answer in this episode.

Why do we divide a year differently?

A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture.
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A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture. This podcast offers fascinating facts about what this ancient civilization has to offer, covering a wide range of topics including history, philosophy, literature and arts, lifestyle, science, and the natural world. Subscribe to learn "what are the Chinese ways and why", for free.

A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture.
This podcast offers fascinating facts about what this ancient civilization has to offer, covering a wide range of topics including history, philosophy, literature and arts, lifestyle, science, and the natural world.
Subscribe to learn "what are the Chinese ways and why", for free.

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