Explainer | Hong Kong’s hottest Xiaoshu: what does it mean and how can you cope?

Hong Kong experienced the hottest Xiaoshu on Tuesday, with the mercury at the Observatory hitting 34.3 degrees Celsius (93.7 Fahrenheit).

However, the hottest weather is still yet to come, it warned.

The Post explains what Xiaoshu is and presents traditional Chinese medicine’s recommendations for coping with the heat.

1. What is Xiaoshu?

Xiaoshu, the 11th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunisolar calendar, means minor or moderate heat and signifies the onset of summer, but not in full force. The period is marked by rising temperatures.

According to the Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office of the Department of Health, it happens around July 7 each year.

“While the peak of summer has arrived, it is not yet the hottest period of the year,” it said.

The 24 Solar Terms is a calendar system developed by ancient Chinese people. It indicates seasonal changes, directs agricultural practices, and affects all aspects of daily life such as food, housing and transport.

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