[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"daily-2026-06-20":3},{"date":4,"status":5,"dateLayer":6,"allowQuiz":18,"podcastTopicKey":36,"bundle":37},"2026-06-20","published",{"dateStr":4,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"lunar":11,"lunarLabelZh":19,"lunarLabelEn":20,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"zodiacYearEn":23,"ganzhiYear":24,"solarTermToday":25,"currentSolarTerm":26,"nextSolarTerm":30,"festivals":35},"June 20, 2026","2026年6月20日","Saturday","星期六",{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},2026,5,6,false,"五月","初六",true,"五月初六","6th day of the 5th lunar month","Horse","马","Year of the Horse","丙午",null,{"zh":27,"en":28,"dateStr":29},"芒种","Grain in Ear","2026-06-05",{"zh":31,"en":32,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},"夏至","Summer Solstice","2026-06-21",1,[],"daily-2026-06-20",{"hook":38,"quiz":77,"word":149,"bands":163,"grammar":182,"dateLayer":200},{"tier":39,"noteEn":40,"source":41,"article":42,"titleEn":43,"titleZh":31,"category":41,"keyWords":44,"insightEn":63,"references":64,"allowGamify":18,"cultureLink":70,"titleZhPinyin":73,"todaySentenceEn":74,"todaySentenceZh":75,"todaySentencePinyin":76},7,"The Summer Solstice, known as 夏至 in Chinese, marks the longest day of the year and is an important solar term. As it approaches, people often reflect on nature's cycles and enjoy seasonal activities.","seasonal","The Summer Solstice, or 夏至, is a significant solar term in the Chinese calendar, marking the day with the longest daylight hours of the year. This event typically occurs around June 21st and is recognized as a time when the yin energy begins to rise, signaling a transition towards cooler weather in the months to come[1]. As the solstice approaches, people in China often engage in various cultural activities to celebrate the change in season.\n\nIn many parts of China, 夏至 is associated with traditional customs and foods. People may enjoy special dishes like cold noodles or dumplings to celebrate the solstice. These meals are not just for sustenance but also a way to cool down and enjoy the summer's bounty. The solstice is a reminder of the connection between human life and the natural world, encouraging people to embrace the balance of yin and yang energies during this time[2].\n\nThe solstice is also a time for social gatherings and community activities. In some regions, people might participate in dragon boat races, which are a vibrant and energetic way to mark the occasion. These races are not only a spectacle but also a symbol of teamwork and community spirit. As families and friends gather, the sound of drums and cheering fills the air, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere.\n\nThe word '声' (sound) is particularly relevant during the summer solstice, as it captures the essence of the joyful noises that accompany this celebration. From the sounds of nature as the day extends to the laughter of people coming together, '声' is central to the experience of this solar term. It reminds learners of the richness of cultural expressions tied to the changing seasons.","Approaching Summer Solstice",[45,47,51,55,59],{"en":32,"hanzi":31,"pinyin":46},"xiàzhì",{"en":48,"hanzi":49,"pinyin":50},"yin and yang","阴阳","yīnyáng",{"en":52,"hanzi":53,"pinyin":54},"long day","长日","cháng rì",{"en":56,"hanzi":57,"pinyin":58},"solar term","节气","jiéqì",{"en":60,"hanzi":61,"pinyin":62},"sound","声音","shēngyīn","The Summer Solstice is a time of celebration and cultural reflection in China.",[65,67],{"n":34,"text":66},"standard reference works on Chinese folk customs",{"n":68,"text":69},2,"UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage documentation",{"category":71,"label":72},"traditions","Summer Solstice Celebrations","xià zhì","The Summer Solstice is approaching.","夏至即将来临。","Xiàzhì jíjiāng láilín.",{"items":78,"reflectionPrompt":148},[79,89,98,108,118,123,132,141],{"id":80,"kind":80,"type":81,"prompt":82,"options":83,"explainEn":87,"answerIndex":88},"meaning","mc","What does 声 mean?",[60,84,85,86],"light","taste","smell","声 means 'sound', which is the correct answer.",0,{"id":90,"kind":90,"type":81,"prompt":91,"options":92,"explainEn":97,"answerIndex":88},"pinyin","How is 声 pronounced?",[93,94,95,96],"shēng","shǒu","shòu","shī","'声' is pronounced as 'shēng'.",{"id":99,"kind":99,"type":81,"prompt":100,"options":101,"explainEn":106,"answerIndex":107},"translate","How do you write \"sound\" in Chinese?",[102,103,104,105],"天气","茶","年","声","声 (shēng) means \"sound\".",3,{"id":109,"kind":109,"type":81,"prompt":110,"options":111,"audioText":116,"explainEn":117,"answerIndex":88},"listening","Listen. What does the sentence mean?",[112,113,114,115],"I like this sound.","I like this light.","I like this taste.","I like this smell.","我喜欢这声音。","The sentence uses '声音', which means 'sound'.",{"id":119,"kind":119,"type":119,"accept":120,"answer":105,"prompt":121,"explainEn":122},"fill",[105],"Fill the blank: 我听到鸟___。","The correct word is '声', meaning 'sound'.",{"id":124,"kind":124,"type":81,"prompt":125,"options":126,"explainEn":131,"answerIndex":107},"reading","风的声很大。 — What does this sentence mean?",[127,128,129,130],"Tea is a healthy beverage.","I like to drink tea.","The taste of zòngzi is very good.","The sound of the wind is loud.","Describing a sound's volume using '声'.",{"id":133,"kind":133,"type":81,"prompt":134,"options":135,"explainEn":140,"answerIndex":88},"culture","Which activity is commonly associated with the Summer Solstice in China?",[136,137,138,139],"dragon boat races","ice skating","lantern festival","fireworks display","Dragon boat races are a traditional activity during the Summer Solstice.",{"id":142,"kind":142,"type":142,"prompt":143,"ordered":144,"explainEn":147},"order","Arrange into a correct sentence",[31,145,146],"即将","来临","This is the correct order for the sentence meaning 'The Summer Solstice is approaching.'","What natural sounds do you enjoy during the summer?",{"faq":150,"pos":160,"slug":161,"hanzi":105,"level":107,"pinyin":93,"meaning":60,"audioUrl":162},[151,154,157],{"answer":152,"question":153},"Some common phrases include 声音 (shēngyīn, sound) and 声调 (shēngdiào, tone).","What are some common phrases that use 声?",{"answer":155,"question":156},"Connect 'shēng' with the English word 'sing', as both involve the concept of sound.","How do I remember the pronunciation of 声?",{"answer":158,"question":159},"Yes, 声 can be used in formal contexts when discussing sound, voice, or tone in literature or academic settings.","Can 声 be used in formal writing?","n","hsk-5/%E5%A3%B0-sheng1","https://mandarintemple.com/wp-content/uploads/katemt_audio/s/Sheng/sheng1.wav",{"1-2":164,"3-4":169,"5-6":172,"7-9":177},{"en":165,"pinyin":166,"explainEn":167,"sentenceZh":168},"I hear the sound of birds.","Wǒ tīngdào niǎo de shēng.","Simple sentence using '声' to indicate a sound.","我听到鸟的声。",{"en":130,"pinyin":170,"explainEn":131,"sentenceZh":171},"Fēng de shēng hěn dà.","风的声很大。",{"en":173,"pinyin":174,"explainEn":175,"sentenceZh":176},"Her voice is very gentle.","Tā de shēng hěn wēnróu.","Describing a quality of a person's voice.","她的声很温柔。",{"en":178,"pinyin":179,"explainEn":180,"sentenceZh":181},"The city's sounds weave through the rhythm of life.","Chéngshì de shēng jiāozhīzhe shēnghuó de jiézòu.","Uses '声' in a metaphorical sense to describe urban life.","城市的声交织着生活的节奏。",{"title":183,"pattern":184,"examples":185,"explainEn":198,"usageNote":199},"Using 的 to Describe Nouns","noun + 的 + noun",[186,190,194],{"en":187,"zh":188,"pinyin":189},"His car is fast.","他的车很快。","Tā de chē hěn kuài.",{"en":191,"zh":192,"pinyin":193},"Where is mom's book?","妈妈的书在哪？","Māmā de shū zài nǎ?",{"en":195,"zh":196,"pinyin":197},"The teacher's voice is pleasant.","老师的声音很好听。","Lǎoshī de shēngyīn hěn hǎotīng.","This pattern is used to describe a noun with an adjective or another noun, indicating possession or description.","Use this structure to show ownership or describe a feature of the noun.",{"lunar":201,"dateStr":4,"festivals":202,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"ganzhiYear":24,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"lunarLabelEn":20,"lunarLabelZh":19,"zodiacYearEn":23,"nextSolarTerm":203,"solarTermToday":25,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"currentSolarTerm":204},{"day":14,"year":12,"month":13,"dayName":17,"inRange":18,"monthName":16,"isLeapMonth":15},[],{"en":32,"zh":31,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},{"en":28,"zh":27,"dateStr":29}]