[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"daily-2026-07-23":3},{"date":4,"status":5,"dateLayer":6,"allowQuiz":18,"podcastTopicKey":35,"bundle":36},"2026-07-23","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 23, 2026","2026年7月23日","Thursday","星期四",{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},2026,6,10,false,"六月","初十",true,"六月初十","10th day of the 6th lunar month","Horse","马","Year of the Horse","丙午",{"zh":26,"en":27,"dateStr":4},"大暑","Major Heat",{"zh":26,"en":27,"dateStr":4},{"zh":30,"en":31,"dateStr":32,"daysAway":33},"立秋","Start of Autumn","2026-08-07",15,[],"daily-2026-07-23",{"dateLayer":37,"hook":43,"word":75,"bands":93,"grammar":114,"quiz":132},{"dateStr":4,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"lunar":38,"lunarLabelZh":19,"lunarLabelEn":20,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"zodiacYearEn":23,"ganzhiYear":24,"solarTermToday":39,"currentSolarTerm":40,"nextSolarTerm":41,"festivals":42},{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},{"zh":26,"en":27,"dateStr":4},{"zh":26,"en":27,"dateStr":4},{"zh":30,"en":31,"dateStr":32,"daysAway":33},[],{"tier":44,"category":45,"source":45,"titleEn":27,"titleZh":26,"titleZhPinyin":46,"noteEn":47,"allowGamify":18,"article":48,"insightEn":49,"todaySentenceZh":50,"todaySentencePinyin":51,"todaySentenceEn":52,"keyWords":53,"references":68,"cultureLink":72},2,"solar-term","dà shǔ","Major Heat (大暑) is the 12th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar, indicating the hottest period of summer.","Today marks the solar term known as Major Heat, or 大暑 (dàshǔ) in Chinese, which typically occurs around July 22nd each year. It signifies the hottest period of the year, when temperatures are at their peak in many parts of China. This period is characterized by intense heat and humidity, making it a time when people often seek ways to cool down and stay hydrated. Traditional methods to beat the heat include consuming cooling foods and drinks, such as mung bean soup or herbal teas, which are believed to help reduce body heat and prevent heatstroke.\n\nIn agriculture, Major Heat is crucial as it is a time when crops like rice, corn, and cotton require adequate water to thrive. Farmers often work early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the scorching midday sun. The importance of this period is highlighted in Chinese agricultural proverbs, which advise caution and diligence in managing crops to ensure a good harvest.\n\nInterestingly, Major Heat is also a time for various cultural activities. In some regions, people hold festivals or dragon boat races to celebrate the summer season. These events not only provide entertainment but also help to foster community spirit and cultural heritage. For those planning to move or relocate, the word 搬 (bān), meaning \"to move,\" may come in handy as families might take advantage of the summer break to change residences or travel.\n\nOverall, Major Heat is a significant time in the Chinese calendar that blends cultural practices with practical agricultural needs. It reminds people to respect nature's rhythms and adapt to its challenges, all while enjoying the warmth and vibrancy of summer.","Major Heat highlights the importance of adapting to seasonal changes in traditional Chinese culture.","今天是大暑。","Jīntiān shì dàshǔ.","Today is Major Heat.",[54,56,60,64],{"hanzi":26,"pinyin":55,"en":27},"dàshǔ",{"hanzi":57,"pinyin":58,"en":59},"农作物","nóngzuòwù","crops",{"hanzi":61,"pinyin":62,"en":63},"防暑","fángshǔ","prevent heatstroke",{"hanzi":65,"pinyin":66,"en":67},"节气","jiéqì","solar term",[69],{"n":70,"text":71},1,"《二十四节气》, a traditional Chinese almanac.",{"category":73,"label":74},"traditions","Chinese Solar Terms",{"slug":76,"hanzi":77,"pinyin":78,"meaning":79,"pos":80,"level":81,"audioUrl":82,"faq":83},"hsk-3/%E6%90%AC-ban1","搬","bān","to move (i.e. relocate oneself)","v",3,"https://mandarintemple.com/wp-content/uploads/katemt_audio/b/Ban/ban1.wav",[84,87,90],{"question":85,"answer":86},"What’s the difference between '搬' and '移'?","'搬' refers to moving heavy or bulky items, while '移' implies a gentler or more subtle shift, like relocating something small or changing a position.",{"question":88,"answer":89},"Can '搬' be used for moving non-physical things?","Yes, '搬' can also refer to shifting ideas or concepts in a casual context, although it's primarily used for physical movement.",{"question":91,"answer":92},"How do you say 'to move house' in Chinese?","'To move house' is '搬家' (bān jiā) in Chinese.",{"1-2":94,"3-4":99,"5-6":104,"7-9":109},{"sentenceZh":95,"pinyin":96,"en":97,"explainEn":98},"我要搬家。","Wǒ yào bānjiā.","I want to move.","A simple sentence indicating relocation.",{"sentenceZh":100,"pinyin":101,"en":102,"explainEn":103},"他搬了新房子。","Tā bān le xīn fángzi.","He moved to a new house.","Describes someone relocating to a new place.",{"sentenceZh":105,"pinyin":106,"en":107,"explainEn":108},"我们下个月搬公司。","Wǒmen xià gè yuè bān gōngsī.","We will move the company next month.","Refers to relocating a business.",{"sentenceZh":110,"pinyin":111,"en":112,"explainEn":113},"搬迁计划需要周密安排。","Bānqiān jìhuà xūyào zhōumì ānpái.","The relocation plan requires meticulous arrangements.","Highlights the complexity of planning a move.",{"title":115,"pattern":116,"explainEn":117,"usageNote":118,"examples":119},"Using '搬' with a location","搬 + location","The verb 搬 is often used with a location to indicate moving to or from that place.","Use this pattern to talk about changing locations or residences.",[120,124,128],{"zh":121,"pinyin":122,"en":123},"我搬到北京。","Wǒ bān dào Běijīng.","I moved to Beijing.",{"zh":125,"pinyin":126,"en":127},"他们搬出老房子。","Tāmen bān chū lǎo fángzi.","They moved out of the old house.",{"zh":129,"pinyin":130,"en":131},"公司搬到新楼。","Gōngsī bān dào xīn lóu.","The company moved to a new building.",{"items":133,"reflectionPrompt":201},[134,145,153,161,171,176,185,194],{"id":135,"kind":135,"type":136,"prompt":137,"options":138,"answerIndex":143,"explainEn":144},"meaning","mc","What does 搬 mean?",[139,140,141,142],"to move","to stand","to eat","to sing",0,"搬 means 'to move' in terms of relocating.",{"id":146,"kind":146,"type":136,"prompt":147,"options":148,"answerIndex":143,"explainEn":152},"pinyin","How is 搬 pronounced?",[78,149,150,151],"bàn","bǎn","bānɡ","The correct pronunciation is 'bān'.",{"id":154,"kind":154,"type":136,"prompt":155,"options":156,"answerIndex":143,"explainEn":160},"translate","How do you write \"to move\" in Chinese?",[77,157,158,159],"站","吃","唱","搬 is the correct character for 'to move'.",{"id":162,"kind":162,"type":136,"prompt":163,"options":164,"answerIndex":143,"explainEn":169,"audioText":170},"listening","Listen. What does the sentence mean?",[165,166,167,168],"They moved to Beijing.","They moved out of Beijing.","They ate in Beijing.","They sang in Beijing.","They moved to Beijing is the correct meaning.","他们搬到北京。",{"id":172,"kind":172,"type":172,"prompt":173,"answer":77,"accept":174,"explainEn":175},"fill","我们要___家。(We need to ___ house.)",[77],"The correct word for moving house is 搬.",{"id":177,"kind":177,"type":136,"prompt":178,"options":179,"answerIndex":143,"explainEn":184},"reading","我决定搬家 — What does this sentence mean?",[180,181,182,183],"I decided to move.","I decided to eat.","I decided to sing.","I decided to stand.","The sentence means 'I decided to move.'",{"id":186,"kind":186,"type":136,"prompt":187,"options":188,"answerIndex":143,"explainEn":193},"culture","What is celebrated during Major Heat?",[189,190,191,192],"Dragon boat races","Mid-Autumn Festival","Chinese New Year","Lantern Festival","Dragon boat races are often held during Major Heat.",{"id":195,"kind":195,"type":195,"prompt":196,"ordered":197,"explainEn":200},"order","Arrange into a correct sentence",[198,199,26],"今天","是","The correct sentence is '今天是大暑'.","What traditional practices do you use to stay cool during summer?"]