The 24 solar terms were first used in China and now are followed in many other parts of the world.
二十四节气最早起源于中国，如今在世界许多其他地区也被沿用。
Rain Water, the second solar term, signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature.
雨水是二十四节气中的第二个节气，标志着降雨量的增加和气温的回升。
Spring is in the air and it's a great time to go hiking.
春意渐浓，这是外出徒步的好时节。
Many of our foreign readers are interested in knowing more about Rain Water.
我们的许多外国读者对进一步了解雨水节气很感兴趣。
If you are one of them, now read on.
如果你也是其中之一，那就继续往下读吧。
Spring bamboo shoots
春笋
Rain Water is the best time of the year to eat fresh bamboo shoots.
雨水是一年中食用新鲜竹笋的最佳时节。
It's said that one can only know the taste of spring after enjoying the spring bamboo shoots.
俗话说，只有品尝过春笋，才能真正体会到春天的味道。
The cooking of bamboo shoots in China dates back to over 2,000 years ago.
中国烹饪竹笋的历史可以追溯到两千多年前。
The cold spell
倒春寒
The cold spell is a period when the weather is colder than usual.
倒春寒指的是一段气温比平时偏低的时期。
During Rain Water, rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.
在雨水节气期间，降雨可能会导致气温下降、天气湿冷。
It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm.
因此强烈建议不要过早脱下厚衣服，要注意保暖。
Visits to in-laws (岳父母)
拜访岳父母
One of the main customs during Rain Water is husbands’ visiting their in-laws and giving gifts.
雨水期间的一项主要习俗是女婿拜访岳父母并赠送礼物。
A typical gift is a pot of cooked food that includes trotters, the feet of pigs.
常见的礼物是一锅熟食，其中包括猪蹄。
This is a way for the sons-in-law to express their thanks.
这是女婿表达感恩之情的一种方式。
Nutritious porridge
养生粥
The wet weather during Rain Water is considered harmful to people's health, so a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.
雨水时节潮湿的天气被认为不利于人体健康，因此喝一碗营养粥是滋养身体的最佳选择。
People in some places have porridge cooked with dihuang to resist cold and wet weather.
在一些地方，人们会在粥中加入地黄，以抵御寒湿天气。
It is also good for people with problems like headaches.
这种粥对有头痛等问题的人也有好处。
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The 24 solar terms were first used in China and now are followed in many other parts of the world. Rain Water, the second solar term,signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. Spring is in the air and it's a great time to go hiking. Many of our foreign readers are interested in knowing more about Rain Water. If you are one of them, now read on.
Spring bamboo shoots
Rain Water is the best time of the year to eat fresh bamboo shoots. It's said that one can only know the taste of spring after enjoying the spring bamboo shoots. The cooking of bamboo shoots in China dates back to over 2,000 years ago.
The cold spell
The cold spell is a period when the weather is colder than usual. During Rain Water, rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather. It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm.
Visits to in-laws(岳父母)
One of the main customs during Rain Water is husbands’visiting their in-laws and giving gifts. A typical gift is a pot of cooked food that includes trotters the feet of pigs. This is a way for the sons-in-law to express their thanks.
Nutritious porridge
The wet weather during Rain Water is considered harmful to people's health, so a bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body. People in some places have porridge cooked with, dihuang to resist cold and wet weather. It is also good for people with problems like headaches.