Chushu, the 14th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar, marks the end of summer and the transition to autumn. Here are some Chushu proverbs translated into English:
立秋天气凉，白露身不凉
- “When the暑 begins, the weather turns cool, and one doesn’t feel the chill of the露.”
处暑不退，棉衣不收
- “If the暑 doesn’t subside, it’s not time to put away the cotton clothes.”
处暑天气凉，棉衣不能忘
- “With the arrival of Chushu, the weather turns cool, and one mustn’t forget to wear warm clothes.”
处暑热得跳，白露冷得讨
- “During Chushu, the heat is so intense it makes one jump; by White Dews, the cold is so biting it makes one beg.”
处暑不寒，大雁不飞
- “If there’s no chill in Chushu, the wild geese won’t fly.”
处暑晴，干谷明
- “A clear Chushu预示着 dry fields and bright harvests.”
处暑雨，白露米
- “Rain at Chushu brings rice at White Dews.”
处暑不出头，割谷喂老牛
- “If crops don’t grow during Chushu, one should cut them for the old oxen to eat.”
处暑忙，白露闲
- “Chushu is a busy time, but by White Dews, everything is more leisurely.”
处暑晴，秋水清
- “A sunny Chushu means clear autumn waters.”
These proverbs reflect the traditional wisdom of the Chinese people regarding the changing seasons and their impact on agriculture and daily life.