Rain Water (雨水) — Chinese Solar Term Meaning & Traditions

Chinese Solar Terms Usually falls on February 19 each year · Updated for 2026

Rain Water (雨水, pronounced "yushui") is one of the 24 solar terms of the traditional Chinese calendar. Rain softens the thaw. Water energy asks for gentle momentum, nourishment and flexible plans.

Rain Water Energy & How to Use It

Spring terms carry rising, outward energy: new beginnings, growth and clearing old ground. Align with them by starting something real, however small, and letting it grow.

Ways to Honor Rain Water (雨水)

• Wear or carry a small token of the season's colors for the day.
• Tidy one corner of your home that mirrors the season's energy — clear space invites clear change.
• Wear or carry a small token of the season's colors for the day.

When Rain Water Falls

Rain Water arrives around February 19 each Gregorian year (02-19). In 2026 it falls in early-to-mid February, marking the shift from the previous term (Start of Spring) toward Awakening of Insects.