The twenty-four solar terms of the Chinese lunar calendar mark the rhythm of nature, guiding agricultural life and cultural traditions for millennia. Among them, Xiaoman (小满), meaning "Grain Buds" or "Lesser Fullness," arrives around May 20–22, heralding the ripening of summer crops and the swelling of rivers with early rains. It is a time of anticipation—when nature teeters on the brink of abundance but holds back, teaching patience and gratitude.