The dog days are a period of time in the China lunar calendar, generally referring to the summer of the lunar calendar every year to the next three ten days, which is the hottest time of the year.

The dog days are usually divided into three stages: the beginning, the middle and the end, and each stage is 10 days. According to the calendar, the first autumn is after the summer solstice of 1 1 to the 20th, the middle autumn is after the summer solstice of 2 1 to the 30th, and the last autumn is after the summer solstice of 3 1 to the 40th. Therefore, the dog days are generally between mid-July and mid-August every year.

The dog days are the hottest in summer in China. Due to the earth's orbit and solar radiation, the dog days are the most direct sunshine in summer, with rising temperatures and rolling heat waves. In southern China, hot and humid weather often occurs in dog days, which can easily lead to heatstroke.

People need to take some measures to deal with the hot weather in dog days. First of all, pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling, try to avoid long exposure at noon, apply sunscreen when going out, and wear sun hats, umbrellas and other items. In addition, maintaining indoor ventilation and cooling measures are equally important. Drinking plenty of water and eating reasonably are also the keys to maintaining physical strength and health at high temperatures.

The meaning of dog days

In the traditional culture of China, dog days are also regarded as an important health care period. People will choose to do some healthy activities, such as getting up early to exercise, playing Tai Ji Chuan and doing moderate exercise. In order to enhance physical fitness and recuperate body and mind. At the same time, people will pay special attention to the rules of work and rest, maintain emotional stability and avoid overwork to maintain good health.

Dog days are also related to some traditional festivals and customs. In some parts of China, people will hold some folk activities in dog days, such as offering sacrifices to ancestors, praying for blessings, swimming and flying kites. In addition, some places will hold special summer temple fairs and folk art performances to attract tourists and residents to spend a happy summer time.

To sum up, dog days bear the significance of heatstroke prevention and cooling, food supplement and health care, health care and customs and festivals in China culture.