[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"daily-2026-07-20":3},{"date":4,"status":5,"dateLayer":6,"allowQuiz":18,"podcastTopicKey":36,"bundle":37},"2026-07-20","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},"July 20, 2026","2026年7月20日","Monday","星期一",{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},2026,6,7,false,"六月","初七",true,"六月初七","7th day of the 6th lunar month","Horse","马","Year of the Horse","丙午",null,{"zh":27,"en":28,"dateStr":29},"小暑","Minor Heat","2026-07-07",{"zh":31,"en":32,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},"大暑","Major Heat","2026-07-23",3,[],"daily-2026-07-20",{"dateLayer":38,"hook":43,"word":82,"bands":96,"grammar":117,"quiz":135},{"dateStr":4,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"lunar":39,"lunarLabelZh":19,"lunarLabelEn":20,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"zodiacYearEn":23,"ganzhiYear":24,"solarTermToday":25,"currentSolarTerm":40,"nextSolarTerm":41,"festivals":42},{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},{"zh":27,"en":28,"dateStr":29},{"zh":31,"en":32,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},[],{"tier":14,"category":44,"source":44,"titleEn":45,"titleZh":31,"titleZhPinyin":46,"noteEn":47,"allowGamify":18,"article":48,"insightEn":49,"todaySentenceZh":50,"todaySentencePinyin":51,"todaySentenceEn":52,"keyWords":53,"references":72,"cultureLink":79},"seasonal","Approaching Major Heat","dà shǔ","In three days, the solar term 大暑 (Major Heat) will arrive. This period signifies the hottest days of summer, often prompting people to focus on keeping cool and maintaining their surroundings clean and comfortable.","As the solar term 大暑 (Major Heat) approaches, it marks a period characterized by extreme heat in many regions of China. This time is often associated with intense sunlight, high temperatures, and the need for staying cool. The Major Heat is one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar, each serving as a marker for seasonal changes and agricultural activities[1]. It typically falls in late July, bringing with it the peak of summer heat, which can be quite challenging for both people and crops.\n\nDuring 大暑, it is customary in many regions to focus on staying hydrated and consuming foods that are believed to have a cooling effect on the body. Popular choices include watermelon, mung bean soup, and herbal teas, which are thought to help balance the body's internal heat. Additionally, this period is a time when people often engage in activities to maintain their living spaces, such as cleaning and organizing, to ensure comfort despite the sweltering temperatures. This ties in with our word of the day, 打扫 (dǎsǎo), meaning \"to clean,\" as many take the opportunity to refresh their homes during this hot season.\n\nThe significance of 大暑 extends beyond just the weather. It is a reminder of the need to adapt and care for one's environment. Traditional practices during this time often include rituals and gatherings aimed at fostering community and well-being. These activities not only provide physical relief but also strengthen social bonds, as people come together to share meals and participate in communal events. Understanding and observing these customs can offer insights into the cultural importance of the solar terms and their role in everyday life[2].","Major Heat emphasizes both physical and community well-being during the hottest days of summer.","我们要打扫房间。","Wǒmen yào dǎsǎo fángjiān.","We need to clean the room.",[54,56,60,64,68],{"hanzi":31,"pinyin":55,"en":32},"dàshǔ",{"hanzi":57,"pinyin":58,"en":59},"打扫","dǎsǎo","to clean",{"hanzi":61,"pinyin":62,"en":63},"太阳","tàiyáng","sun",{"hanzi":65,"pinyin":66,"en":67},"西瓜","xīguā","watermelon",{"hanzi":69,"pinyin":70,"en":71},"凉茶","liángchá","herbal tea",[73,76],{"n":74,"text":75},1,"Li Shizhen, Compendium of Materia Medica (《本草纲目》)",{"n":77,"text":78},2,"Chinese Almanac: Symbols of Time and Culture",{"category":80,"label":81},"traditions","The Significance of Solar Terms",{"slug":83,"hanzi":57,"pinyin":58,"meaning":59,"pos":84,"level":34,"audioUrl":85,"faq":86},"hsk-3/%E6%89%93%E6%89%AB-da3 sao3","v","https://mandarintemple.com/wp-content/uploads/katemt_audio/d/Da3sao/da3sao3.wav",[87,90,93],{"question":88,"answer":89},"Can I use 打扫 for cleaning my clothes?","No, '打扫' is not used for clothes; you would use '洗' (xǐ) for washing.",{"question":91,"answer":92},"Is 打扫 only for physical cleaning?","Primarily yes, but it can metaphorically refer to cleaning up one's life or habits in a broader sense.",{"question":94,"answer":95},"What is the difference between 打扫 and 清洁?","While both mean to clean, '打扫' is more action-oriented and often implies tidying up, whereas '清洁' can refer to cleanliness in a more general sense.",{"1-2":97,"3-4":102,"5-6":107,"7-9":112},{"sentenceZh":98,"pinyin":99,"en":100,"explainEn":101},"妈妈在打扫。","Māma zài dǎsǎo.","Mom is cleaning.","A simple sentence about cleaning.",{"sentenceZh":103,"pinyin":104,"en":105,"explainEn":106},"我们一起打扫教室。","Wǒmen yīqǐ dǎsǎo jiàoshì.","We clean the classroom together.","Involves group activity in cleaning.",{"sentenceZh":108,"pinyin":109,"en":110,"explainEn":111},"打扫卫生可以提高心情。","Dǎsǎo wèishēng kěyǐ tígāo xīnqíng.","Cleaning can improve your mood.","Connects cleaning with emotional well-being.",{"sentenceZh":113,"pinyin":114,"en":115,"explainEn":116},"他用打扫来放松身心。","Tā yòng dǎsǎo lái fàngsōng shēnxīn.","He uses cleaning to relax his mind and body.","Shows a nuanced view of cleaning as a relaxation method.",{"title":118,"pattern":119,"explainEn":120,"usageNote":121,"examples":122},"Using 把 structure","把 + object + verb","The 把 structure is used to emphasize the action on an object. It highlights what happens to the object rather than who is performing the action.","Use this structure to specify the action on an object clearly.",[123,127,131],{"zh":124,"pinyin":125,"en":126},"把书放在桌子上。","Bǎ shū fàng zài zhuōzi shàng.","Put the book on the table.",{"zh":128,"pinyin":129,"en":130},"把房间打扫干净。","Bǎ fángjiān dǎsǎo gānjìng.","Clean the room.",{"zh":132,"pinyin":133,"en":134},"把衣服洗干净。","Bǎ yīfu xǐ gānjìng.","Wash the clothes clean.",{"items":136,"reflectionPrompt":204},[137,147,155,163,173,178,187,196],{"id":138,"kind":138,"type":139,"prompt":140,"options":141,"answerIndex":145,"explainEn":146},"meaning","mc","What does 打扫 mean?",[59,142,143,144],"to play","to study","to run",0,"打扫 means 'to clean'.",{"id":148,"kind":148,"type":139,"prompt":149,"options":150,"answerIndex":145,"explainEn":154},"pinyin","How is 打扫 pronounced?",[58,151,152,153],"dásǎo","dāso","dāsào","The correct pronunciation is 'dǎsǎo' with both tones marked.",{"id":156,"kind":156,"type":139,"prompt":157,"options":158,"answerIndex":145,"explainEn":162},"translate","How do you write \"to clean\" in Chinese?",[57,159,160,161],"玩耍","学习","跑步","打扫 is the correct translation for 'to clean'.",{"id":164,"kind":164,"type":139,"prompt":165,"options":166,"answerIndex":145,"explainEn":171,"audioText":172},"listening","Listen. What does the sentence mean?",[167,168,169,170],"We need to clean the house.","We need to eat dinner.","We need to go shopping.","We need to do homework.","The sentence is about cleaning the house.","我们要打扫房子。",{"id":174,"kind":174,"type":174,"prompt":175,"answer":57,"accept":176,"explainEn":177},"fill","我们要___房间。(We need to ___ the room.)",[57],"打扫 is the correct word to complete the sentence.",{"id":179,"kind":179,"type":139,"prompt":180,"options":181,"answerIndex":145,"explainEn":186},"reading","请打扫房间。 — What does this sentence mean?",[182,183,184,185],"Please clean the room.","Please play in the room.","Please study in the room.","Please run in the room.","The sentence asks someone to clean the room.",{"id":188,"kind":188,"type":139,"prompt":189,"options":190,"answerIndex":145,"explainEn":195},"culture","Which food is commonly eaten during Major Heat for its cooling effects?",[191,192,193,194],"Watermelon","Hot pot","Roast duck","Mooncake","Watermelon is often eaten for its cooling effects.",{"id":197,"kind":197,"type":197,"prompt":198,"ordered":199,"explainEn":203},"order","Arrange into a correct sentence",[200,201,57,202],"我们","要","房间","The correct order is subject, auxiliary verb, main verb, and object.","How do you keep cool and comfortable during the hottest days of the year?"]