大寒 Great Cold-the last of the 24 solar terms

The Great Cold is the last of the 24 solar terms, and it signifies extremely cold weather. During this period, most parts of China experience the coldest time of the year.

“大寒 ”(dà  hán) , theGreat Coldsolartermmarks the end of the year, followed by the beginning of spring with the arrivalof “立春”(LìChūn),theBeginningof Springsolarterm about halfa month later. It signifies the transition from winter to spring, the changingof the seasons. The cold winter days pass, welcoming the new year and the cycleof solar terms.

大寒是二十四节气中的最后一个，大寒是天气寒冷到极致的意思。这一时间段也是我国大部分地区一年中最冷的时期。大寒节气在岁终，过了大寒又立春，冬去春来，四季更迭，寒冷的冬日过去，即迎来新一年的节气轮回。