An increase in rainfall  雨水增多

Rainfall increases during Grain in Ear compared to the previous eight solar terms. Regions in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are about to enter the Plum Rains season.

相比之前8個節(jié)氣，芒種期間雨水會有所增多。長江中下游地區(qū)將進入梅雨季節(jié)。

Plum Rains, often occurring during June and July, refer to the long period of continuous rainy or cloudy weather. This happens to be the time for plums to ripen, which explains the origin of its name. Plum Rains is a good period for growing rice, vegetables and fruits.

梅雨季節(jié)通常在6月和7月，這一期間會有陰雨連綿的天氣。此時正好梅子成熟，因而得名。梅雨季節(jié)是種植稻米、蔬菜和水果的好時機。