[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"daily-2026-07-22":3},{"date":4,"status":5,"dateLayer":6,"allowQuiz":18,"podcastTopicKey":36,"bundle":37},"2026-07-22","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 22, 2026","2026年7月22日","Wednesday","星期三",{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},2026,6,9,false,"六月","初九",true,"六月初九","9th 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",1,[],"daily-2026-07-22",{"dateLayer":38,"hook":43,"word":81,"bands":95,"grammar":116,"quiz":134},{"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":44,"category":45,"source":45,"titleEn":46,"titleZh":31,"titleZhPinyin":47,"noteEn":48,"allowGamify":18,"article":49,"insightEn":50,"todaySentenceZh":51,"todaySentencePinyin":52,"todaySentenceEn":53,"keyWords":54,"references":69,"cultureLink":78},7,"seasonal","Approaching Major Heat","dà shǔ","Major Heat (大暑) is the twelfth solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar, marking one of the hottest periods of the year. It arrives in one day, signaling a time to stay cool and hydrated.","Major Heat, or 大暑, is one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar. It typically falls around July 22, marking the peak of summer heat in many parts of China. This period is characterized by high temperatures and humidity, often leading to increased rainfall and thunderstorms. During this time, people are encouraged to take measures to stay cool and hydrated, as the intense heat can lead to discomfort and health issues.[1]\n\nThe arrival of Major Heat is an opportunity to embrace traditional practices that help in coping with the high temperatures. In many regions, people consume foods and drinks believed to have cooling properties. Watermelon, mung bean soup, and herbal teas are popular choices. These foods are thought to help regulate body temperature and provide relief from the sweltering heat. Additionally, staying hydrated is crucial, and many people opt for drinks like 矿泉水 (mineral spring water) to replenish lost fluids.[2]\n\nMineral spring water, or 矿泉水, is a natural source of hydration that can be especially beneficial during Major Heat. Rich in minerals, it not only quenches thirst but also replenishes essential nutrients lost through sweating. It is a staple for many during this season, as it supports overall health and well-being. As Major Heat approaches, it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining hydration and balance in the face of extreme weather conditions.[3]","Keeping hydrated is crucial during the Major Heat period in China.","请喝点矿泉水。","Qǐng hē diǎn kuàngquánshuǐ.","Please drink some mineral water.",[55,57,61,65],{"hanzi":31,"pinyin":56,"en":32},"dàshǔ",{"hanzi":58,"pinyin":59,"en":60},"温度","wēndù","temperature",{"hanzi":62,"pinyin":63,"en":64},"水分","shuǐfèn","hydration",{"hanzi":66,"pinyin":67,"en":68},"矿泉水","kuàngquánshuǐ","mineral spring water",[70,72,75],{"n":34,"text":71},"《二十四节气》 The Twenty-Four Solar Terms",{"n":73,"text":74},2,"《中国传统饮食文化》 Chinese Traditional Food Culture",{"n":76,"text":77},3,"《本草纲目》 Compendium of Materia Medica by Li Shizhen",{"category":79,"label":80},"traditions","Staying Cool during Major Heat",{"slug":82,"hanzi":66,"pinyin":67,"meaning":68,"pos":83,"level":76,"audioUrl":84,"faq":85},"hsk-4/%E7%9F%BF%E6%B3%89%E6%B0%B4-kuang4 quan2 shui3","n","https://mandarintemple.com/wp-content/uploads/katemt_audio/k/Kuang4quan2shui/kuang4quan2shui3.wav",[86,89,92],{"question":87,"answer":88},"What is the difference between 矿泉水 and 自来水?","矿泉水 is bottled mineral spring water, while 自来水 (zìlái shuǐ) refers to tap water, which is typically treated and not mineral-rich.",{"question":90,"answer":91},"How do I pronounce 矿泉水 correctly?","Make sure to pronounce it with the correct tones: kuàng (falling), quán (rising), and shuǐ (falling).",{"question":93,"answer":94},"Can I drink 矿泉水 every day?","Yes, many people drink it daily for its mineral content, but it's good to vary your water sources.",{"1-2":96,"3-4":101,"5-6":106,"7-9":111},{"sentenceZh":97,"pinyin":98,"en":99,"explainEn":100},"我喝矿泉水。","Wǒ hē kuàngquánshuǐ.","I drink mineral water.","A simple sentence about drinking mineral water.",{"sentenceZh":102,"pinyin":103,"en":104,"explainEn":105},"矿泉水很健康。","Kuàngquánshuǐ hěn jiànkāng.","Mineral water is healthy.","A slightly more complex sentence describing mineral water.",{"sentenceZh":107,"pinyin":108,"en":109,"explainEn":110},"在大暑时喝矿泉水。","Zài dàshǔ shí hē kuàngquánshuǐ.","Drink mineral water during Major Heat.","A sentence linking mineral water to the Major Heat period.",{"sentenceZh":112,"pinyin":113,"en":114,"explainEn":115},"矿泉水能补充身体矿物质。","Kuàngquánshuǐ néng bǔchōng shēntǐ kuàngwùzhì.","Mineral water can replenish body minerals.","An advanced sentence discussing the benefits of mineral water.",{"title":117,"pattern":118,"explainEn":119,"usageNote":120,"examples":121},"Using 能 to express ability","Subject + 能 + Verb + Object","The particle 能 is used to express ability or possibility, translating to 'can' or 'be able to' in English.","Use 能 when you want to express that someone or something is capable of doing something.",[122,126,130],{"zh":123,"pinyin":124,"en":125},"我能喝矿泉水。","Wǒ néng hē kuàngquánshuǐ.","I can drink mineral water.",{"zh":127,"pinyin":128,"en":129},"他能游泳。","Tā néng yóuyǒng.","He can swim.",{"zh":131,"pinyin":132,"en":133},"我们能去公园。","Wǒmen néng qù gōngyuán.","We can go to the park.",{"items":135,"reflectionPrompt":202},[136,146,154,162,172,177,185,194],{"id":137,"kind":137,"type":138,"prompt":139,"options":140,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":145},"meaning","mc","What does 矿泉水 mean?",[68,141,142,143],"tap water","soda water","distilled water",0,"矿泉水 refers to mineral spring water.",{"id":147,"kind":147,"type":138,"prompt":148,"options":149,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":153},"pinyin","How is 矿泉水 pronounced?",[67,150,151,152],"shuǐkuàngquán","quánshuǐkuàng","quánkuàngshuǐ","The correct pronunciation is kuàngquánshuǐ.",{"id":155,"kind":155,"type":138,"prompt":156,"options":157,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":161},"translate","How do you write \"mineral spring water\" in Chinese?",[66,158,159,160],"纯净水","泉水","海水","矿泉水 is the correct translation for mineral spring water.",{"id":163,"kind":163,"type":138,"prompt":164,"options":165,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":170,"audioText":171},"listening","Listen. What does the sentence mean?",[166,167,168,169],"He drank mineral water.","He bought some water.","He spilled the water.","He found the spring.","The sentence states that he drank mineral water.","他喝了矿泉水。",{"id":173,"kind":173,"type":173,"prompt":174,"answer":66,"accept":175,"explainEn":176},"fill","他需要___。(He needs ___.).",[66],"The sentence indicates a need for mineral spring water.",{"id":178,"kind":178,"type":138,"prompt":179,"options":180,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":184},"reading","请喝矿泉水。 — What does this sentence mean?",[53,181,182,183],"Please bring some water.","Please open the window.","Please finish your food.","The sentence asks someone to drink mineral water.",{"id":186,"kind":186,"type":138,"prompt":187,"options":188,"answerIndex":144,"explainEn":193},"culture","What is a popular drink during Major Heat?",[189,190,191,192],"Mineral spring water","Hot tea","Coffee","Soda","Mineral spring water is often consumed to stay hydrated during this period.",{"id":195,"kind":195,"type":195,"prompt":196,"ordered":197,"explainEn":201},"order","Arrange into a correct sentence",[198,199,200,66],"他","喝","了","The sentence structure follows the SVO pattern in Chinese.","How do you stay cool and hydrated during hot weather?"]