小满

The Minor Full Grain, or Xiaoman, is one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar.

小满是中国传统农历中的二十四节气之一，

It usually falls around May 21st each year. This term signifies the period when the grains start to become plump but are not fully ripe yet.

它通常在每年的5月21日左右。这一节气表示谷物开始饱满但尚未完全成熟的时期。

During this time, farmers are busy with fieldwork, ensuring the crops receive enough water and nutrients.

在此期间，农民们忙于田间工作，确保作物获得足够的水分和养分。

Xiaoman is also a time of growing vitality in nature.

小满也是自然界生命力增长的时期。

The weather gets warmer, and rain becomes more frequent, promoting the growth of plants and crops.

天气变暖，降雨频繁，促进了植物和作物的生长。

In many parts of China, people celebrate this period with various customs and activities, such as offering sacrifices to the god of grain to pray for a good harvest.

在中国的许多地方，人们通过各种习俗和活动来庆祝这一时期，如祭祀谷神，祈求丰收。