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24 Solar Term: Lesser Heat signifies beginning of hot summer
By Xinhua Published: Jul 07, 2022 08:39 AM
Photo taken on July 1, 2022 shows lotus seeds in Malanyu Township of Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province. Xiaoshu, or Lesser Heat, falls on July 7 this year, which means the beginning of hot summer.(Photo: Xinhua)

Photo taken on July 1, 2022 shows lotus seeds in Malanyu Township of Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province. Xiaoshu, or Lesser Heat, falls on July 7 this year, which means the beginning of hot summer.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
A bee gathers pollen in Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 1, 2022. Xiaoshu, or Lesser Heat, falls on July 7 this year, which means the beginning of hot summer.(Photo: Xinhua)

A bee gathers pollen in Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 1, 2022. Xiaoshu, or Lesser Heat, falls on July 7 this year, which means the beginning of hot summer.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
A bee collects sunflower pollen in Yulong County of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 2, 2022. Xiaoshu, or Lesser Heat, falls on July 7 this year, which means the beginning of hot summer.(Photo: Xinhua)

A bee collects sunflower pollen in Yulong County of Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 2, 2022. Xiaoshu, or Lesser Heat, falls on July 7 this year, which means the beginning of hot summer.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Lotus leaves are pictured at Longhu park in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, June 30, 2022. Xiaoshu, or Lesser Heat, falls on July 7 this year, which means the beginning of hot summer.(Photo: Xinhua)

Lotus leaves are pictured at Longhu park in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, June 30, 2022. Xiaoshu, or Lesser Heat, falls on July 7 this year, which means the beginning of hot summer.(Photo: Xinhua)