[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"daily-2026-07-07":3},{"date":4,"status":5,"dateLayer":6,"allowQuiz":18,"podcastTopicKey":35,"bundle":36},"2026-07-07","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":28,"nextSolarTerm":29,"festivals":34},"July 7, 2026","2026年7月7日","Tuesday","星期二",{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},2026,5,23,false,"五月","廿三",true,"五月廿三","23rd day of the 5th lunar month","Horse","马","Year of the Horse","丙午",{"zh":26,"en":27,"dateStr":4},"小暑","Minor Heat",{"zh":26,"en":27,"dateStr":4},{"zh":30,"en":31,"dateStr":32,"daysAway":33},"大暑","Major Heat","2026-07-23",16,[],"daily-2026-07-07",{"hook":37,"quiz":65,"word":137,"bands":152,"grammar":170,"dateLayer":188},{"tier":38,"noteEn":39,"source":40,"article":41,"titleEn":27,"titleZh":26,"category":40,"keyWords":42,"insightEn":51,"references":52,"allowGamify":18,"cultureLink":58,"titleZhPinyin":61,"todaySentenceEn":62,"todaySentenceZh":63,"todaySentencePinyin":64},2,"Today is the solar term 小暑 (Minor Heat), marking the period when temperatures start to rise significantly, but have not yet reached their peak. It's a time traditionally associated with increased agricultural activity as farmers prepare for the hottest part of summer.","solar-term","The solar term 小暑, translated as 'Minor Heat,' is a significant period in the Chinese calendar that signals the beginning of the hottest days of the year. This period usually falls in early July and is a precursor to 大暑 (Major Heat), which brings even higher temperatures. During 小暑, people in China traditionally begin to prepare for the intense heat that follows, taking measures to protect themselves and their crops from the scorching sun[1].\n\nIn the northern hemisphere, 小暑 is a time when the summer harvest is well underway, and farmers are busy tending to their fields. This period demands careful attention to irrigation and pest control to ensure crops thrive despite the rising temperatures. The phrase '苦夏' (kǔ xià), which means 'suffering summer,' is often used to describe the challenges faced during this time. People also enjoy cooling foods and drinks, such as mung bean soup and herbal teas, to help regulate body temperature[2].\n\nCulturally, 小暑 is seen as a time for families to gather and enjoy seasonal foods. In some regions, there are traditional practices and festivals that celebrate the abundance of the summer harvest. For language learners, understanding terms like 小暑 and related customs provides a glimpse into the agricultural roots of Chinese culture. The word 句子 (jùzi), meaning 'sentence,' can be used to describe how these traditions are passed down through stories and sayings, enriching one's comprehension of the language and its cultural nuances.",[43,45,47],{"en":27,"hanzi":26,"pinyin":44},"xiǎoshǔ",{"en":31,"hanzi":30,"pinyin":46},"dàshǔ",{"en":48,"hanzi":49,"pinyin":50},"suffering summer","苦夏","kǔ xià","During 小暑, people traditionally prepare for the peak of summer heat by taking protective measures.",[53,56],{"n":54,"text":55},1,"《二十四节气》 (The Twenty-Four Solar Terms)",{"n":38,"text":57},"《中国传统节日》 (Traditional Chinese Festivals)",{"category":59,"label":60},"traditions","Understanding Solar Terms in China","xiǎo shǔ","Today is Minor Heat.","今天是小暑。","Jīntiān shì xiǎoshǔ.",{"items":66,"reflectionPrompt":136},[67,78,87,96,106,111,120,129],{"id":68,"kind":68,"type":69,"prompt":70,"options":71,"explainEn":76,"answerIndex":77},"meaning","mc","What does 句子 mean?",[72,73,74,75],"sentence","word","paragraph","chapter","句子 translates to 'sentence' in English.",0,{"id":79,"kind":79,"type":69,"prompt":80,"options":81,"explainEn":86,"answerIndex":77},"pinyin","How is 句子 pronounced?",[82,83,84,85],"jùzi","gùzi","jǔzi","jūzi","The correct pronunciation is 'jùzi'.",{"id":88,"kind":88,"type":69,"prompt":89,"options":90,"explainEn":95,"answerIndex":77},"translate","How do you write \"sentence\" in Chinese?",[91,92,93,94],"句子","字句","文段","章节","句子 is the correct translation for 'sentence'.",{"id":97,"kind":97,"type":69,"prompt":98,"options":99,"audioText":104,"explainEn":105,"answerIndex":77},"listening","Listen. What does the sentence mean?",[100,101,102,103],"He wrote a sentence.","He read a sentence.","He deleted a sentence.","He edited a sentence.","他写了一句句子。","The sentence describes the action of writing.",{"id":107,"kind":107,"type":107,"accept":108,"answer":91,"prompt":109,"explainEn":110},"fill",[91],"请使用___来练习。(Please use ___ to practice.)","A sentence is often used for practice in language learning.",{"id":112,"kind":112,"type":69,"prompt":113,"options":114,"explainEn":119,"answerIndex":77},"reading","这是一个句子 — What does this sentence mean?",[115,116,117,118],"This is a sentence.","This is a word.","This is a paragraph.","This is a chapter.","The sentence directly translates to 'This is a sentence.'",{"id":121,"kind":121,"type":69,"prompt":122,"options":123,"explainEn":128,"answerIndex":77},"culture","During 小暑, what do people traditionally begin to prepare for?",[124,125,126,127],"The peak of summer heat","The winter solstice","Spring planting","The autumn harvest","小暑 marks preparations for the hottest part of summer.",{"id":130,"kind":130,"type":130,"prompt":131,"ordered":132,"explainEn":135},"order","Arrange into a correct sentence",[133,134,26],"今天","是","This order correctly forms the sentence 'Today is Minor Heat.'","How do you usually stay cool during the hottest days of summer?",{"faq":138,"pos":148,"slug":149,"hanzi":91,"level":150,"pinyin":82,"meaning":72,"audioUrl":151},[139,142,145],{"answer":140,"question":141},"You can say: '我写了一个句子。' (Wǒ xiěle yīgè jùzi - I wrote a sentence.)","How do I use 句子 in a sentence?",{"answer":143,"question":144},"句子 (jùzi) means 'sentence,' whereas 词 (cí) refers to a 'word.' A sentence is made up of multiple words.","What is the difference between 句子 and 词?",{"answer":146,"question":147},"Yes, 句子 is used in both written and spoken Mandarin to express complete thoughts.","Can 句子 be used in both writing and speaking?","n","hsk-3/%E5%8F%A5%E5%AD%90-ju4 zi5",3,"https://mandarintemple.com/wp-content/uploads/katemt_audio/j/Ju4zi/ju4zi5.wav",{"1-2":153,"3-4":157,"5-6":160,"7-9":165},{"en":115,"pinyin":154,"explainEn":155,"sentenceZh":156},"Zhè shì yī gè jùzi.","A simple declarative sentence.","这是一个句子。",{"en":100,"pinyin":158,"explainEn":159,"sentenceZh":104},"Tā xiěle yī jù jùzi.","Describes an action related to writing.",{"en":161,"pinyin":162,"explainEn":163,"sentenceZh":164},"The sentence is interesting.","Jùzi hěn yǒu yìsi.","Expresses an opinion about a sentence.","句子很有意思。",{"en":166,"pinyin":167,"explainEn":168,"sentenceZh":169},"The structure of this sentence is complex.","Zhège jùzi de jiégòu hěn fùzá.","Discusses the abstract concept of sentence structure.","这个句子的结构很复杂。",{"title":171,"pattern":172,"examples":173,"explainEn":186,"usageNote":187},"Using 的 to indicate possession","noun + 的 + noun",[174,178,182],{"en":175,"zh":176,"pinyin":177},"His book.","他的书。","Tā de shū.",{"en":179,"zh":180,"pinyin":181},"Teacher's desk.","老师的桌子。","Lǎoshī de zhuōzi.",{"en":183,"zh":184,"pinyin":185},"The cat's tail.","猫的尾巴。","Māo de wěiba.","The particle 的 is used to indicate possession or association between two nouns.","Use 的 to show ownership or relationship between two nouns.",{"lunar":189,"dateStr":4,"festivals":190,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"ganzhiYear":24,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"lunarLabelEn":20,"lunarLabelZh":19,"zodiacYearEn":23,"nextSolarTerm":191,"solarTermToday":192,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"currentSolarTerm":193},{"day":14,"year":12,"month":13,"dayName":17,"inRange":18,"monthName":16,"isLeapMonth":15},[],{"en":31,"zh":30,"dateStr":32,"daysAway":33},{"en":27,"zh":26,"dateStr":4},{"en":27,"zh":26,"dateStr":4}]