The Beginning of Autumn, or "Liqiu," is the 13th solar term of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar, usually arriving between August 7th and 9th each year. This solar term marks the transition from summer to autumn and heralds the coming of the harvest season.

立秋是中国二十四节气中的第十三个节气，通常在每年的8月7日至9日之间到来。立秋标志着从夏季到秋季的过渡，也预示着收获季节的到来。

Liqiu also symbolizes the changes in nature. The weather begins to cool down gradually, and the atmosphere of autumn starts to emerge. People can feel the coolness brought by the autumn breeze and see the leaves starting to turn yellow.

立秋还象征着自然的变化。天气开始逐渐转凉，秋天的气息开始显现。人们可以感受到秋风带来的凉爽，也能看到树叶开始变黄。

In China, there are many interesting customs associated with Liqiu. One common tradition is "Tieqiu Biao", which involves eating nutritious foods to recover from the weight loss experienced during the hot summer period. In some regions, people hold sacrificial ceremonies to pray for good weather and bountiful harvests.

在中国，立秋有很多有趣的习俗。一个常见的习俗是“贴秋膘”。由于夏季炎热，很多人会食欲缺乏，体重下降。到了立秋，人们会通过吃一些营养丰富的食物来补充体力。另外，在一些地方，人们会举行祭祀仪式，祈求风调雨顺、五谷丰登。

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