芒种到：关于芒种的7个小常识 7 things you must know about Grain in Ear

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个节气，芒种期间雨水会有所增多。长江中下游地区将进入梅雨季节。

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.

梅雨季节通常在6月和7月，这一期间会有阴雨连绵的天气。此时正好梅子成熟，因而得名。梅雨季节是种植稻米、蔬菜和水果的好时机。