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Meanings
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Minor Heat; 11th solar term
The 11th of the 24 solar terms (二十四節気), marking the beginning of the hottest period. Falls around July 7 in the modern calendar.
See also: 二十四節気
After Minor Heat, the real summer heat begins.
This year, Minor Heat falls on July 7th.