The Pure Brightness is the 5th solar term. It comes around April 5 each year when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 15 degrees.
清明是一年中的第五个节气，它大约是在每年4月5日前后，太阳到达天文经度15度
One of the most important activities on this day is to tend graves to honor ancestors,dead relatives and friends. In addition, as the spring comes and everywhere gets green, people often go picnicking, hiking, play kites or plant willows.
在这一天，最重要的活动之一就是祭奠祖先、死去的亲人和朋友。此外，随着春天的到来，到处都变绿了，人们经常去野餐、徒步旅行、放风筝或种柳树。
The traditional Chinese medical theory believes that this period is the perfect time for people to absorb Yang Qi into human’s body. Everything which may consume or block one’s Yang Qi should be avoided. People are suggested to take more exercises such as jogging, gymnastics, hiking. Although the old custom of eating cold food is still popular in some areas, not everyone’s body is suitable for doing so, especially those who have weak stomach. People should eat more fruits and vegetables such as chives,Chinese cabbage and radish.
中医理论认为，这一时期是人体吸收阳气的最佳时期。任何可能消耗或阻碍阳气的东西都应该避免。建议人们多锻炼身体，如慢跑、体操、徒步旅行等。虽然吃冷食的老习俗在一些地区仍然很流行，但并不是每个人的身体都适合这样做，尤其是那些胃虚弱的人。人们应该多吃韭菜、大白菜和萝卜等水果和蔬菜。
