Today marks Dashu, also known as Major Heat, the 12th of the 24 solar terms according to Chinese lunar calendar.

Dashu is also the last solar term of summer. During Dashu, most parts of China enter the hottest time of the year.

However, that doesn’t mean the hot days are coming to an end. On the contrary, everything is just beginning.

The Major Heat usually kicks off the hottest days of the season. It usually completely overlaps with the “Dog Days,” which begin on July 16 this year, and are expected to last for 40 days.

So pay attention to beat the heat and enjoy your summer days!

(By Liuqin/Fanying)