秋老虎

立秋之後，气温短期回升，形成连日晴朗、日照强烈个高温天气，像隻老虎一样强凶霸道，箇段辰光就叫“秋老虎”。形成秋老虎个原因是西太平洋副热带高压南移个过程中又重新望北抬，形成高温，一般性保持半個月到两個月。秋老虎过脱之後，正式个秋天就要来咧。

秋老虎是指发生在24节气当中的立秋之后，气温短期回热，形成连日晴朗、日射强烈的高温暑热天气，就像一只老虎一样蛮横霸道，所以民间称这段时间为“秋老虎”。

Old Wives’ Summer refers to the period after the start of autumn, which is one of the 24 solar terms, when the temperature heats up for a short period, resulting in hot and hot weather with sunny days and strong sun rays. It is just like a tiger, so it is called "autumn Tiger" in folk.

民间还有二十四个秋老虎的说法，意思就是每年的立秋当天如果没有下雨的话，那么立秋之后的二十四天里天气将会很炎热，这二十四天就被称为二十四个秋老虎；但是如果立秋当天下雨了，即使只是小雨，就是“顺秋”。一场秋雨一场寒，这也意味着顺秋后天气会变得越来越清爽宜人。

There is also a folk saying "24 autumn tigers", which means that if there is no rain on the day of the start of autumn, the weather will be very hot for 24 days after it. But if it rains on the day of the beginning of the day, even light rain, it would be "smooth autumn". Autumn rain always follows the cold weather, just as it shows superficially, the cooler days will come.

这种回热天气欧洲称之为“老妇夏”天气，北美人称之为“印第安夏”天气。

This kind of hot weather is called "old wives’ summer" in Europe, and "Indian summer" in North America.

形成秋老虎的原因是控制我国的西太平洋副热带高压秋季逐步南移，但又向北抬，在该高压控制下晴朗少云，日射强烈，气温回升。

The reason for the formation of old wives’ summer is that the western Pacific subtropical high, which controls China, gradually moves southward in autumn, but then lifts northward. Under the control of this high, it is clear and cloudy, with strong solar radiation and rising temperature.

每年秋老虎的时间长短不一，一般发生在8月、9月之间，总体来说持续半个月到二个月不等。而气象学上则是指处暑时节后连续5天最高温度在35℃以上的天气，气温虽高，但是总的来说空气干燥，阳光充足，早晚气温不会太高。

The length of autumn tiger varies every year, generally occurring between August and September, lasting from half a month to two months. In meteorology, it refers to the weather with the highest temperature above 35℃ for 5 consecutive days after the end of heat. Although the temperature is high, the air is dry and sunshine is sufficient, and the temperature in the morning and evening is not too high.

初秋仍有夏的高温，加上天晴少雨，气候干燥，期间天气炎热难受，人体会出现一定程度的不适。

Early autumn still has the summer high temperature, coupled with sunshine, little rain, dry climate. During the hot uncomfortable weather, some people will suffer a certain degree of discomfort.

由于空气中水分减少，空气湿度降至低于人们生活所需限度（相对湿度70%）以下，因而天气干燥，草木渐枯，很多与干燥有关的疾病会高发，从中医角度来讲就是“秋燥”。所以不论是健康人还是有慢性疾病的人，在这个时节要多补充水分，多吃“凉”的食物。

As the moisture in the air is reduced, the air humidity is lower than the limit of people's life (relative humidity 70%), so the weather is dry, plants are dying, and many diseases related to dryness will easily break out. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it is "autumn dryness". Therefore, both healthy people and those with chronic diseases should drink more water and eat more "cold" food at this time of year.

健康提示：“秋老虎”一过，真正的秋季就要来了。

Tips of health: Once the "autumn tiger" passes, the real autumn is coming.

立秋后“秋老虎”肆虐，此时既要祛暑清热，又要滋阴润燥。一方面，立秋后暑热未消，过多温热补养的东西还吃不下去。另一方面，如果还像夏季一样多吃瓜果等寒凉饮食，又容易拉肚子伤身。因此，初秋的饮食很有讲究。

After the start of Autumn, "autumn tiger" wreaks havoc. At this time, it is necessary to dispel heat and nourish Yin. On the one hand, after the start of autumn, the heat has not disappeared, and too much warm food is not acceptable. On the other hand, if you eat more fruits and other cold food like summer, it is easy to loose bowels and hurt the body. Therefore, early autumn diet is very exquisite.

● “秋季防燥生津最好要多喝水，多吃秋季丰收的蔬菜水果。”秋季清晨醒来喝杯水，能稀释血液，能减少心肌梗死等疾病的发生。中老年脾胃虚弱之人和患有心脑血管疾病的人，初秋早餐宜食粥，有利于和中益胃生津。

"It is best to drink more water and eat more vegetables and fruits harvested in autumn to prevent dryness." In the autumn morning drinking a glass of water after waking up, can dilute blood and reduce the occurrence of myocardial infarction and other diseases. Middle-aged and elderly people with weak spleen and stomach and those suffering from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should eat porridge for breakfast in early autumn.

●秋季气候多变，是流行性感冒、咽喉炎等疾病逞凶的时节。为了增强抵抗力，初秋可适当摄入牡蛎、虾蟹鱼、海带、蜇皮等海产品，摄入蛋白质及锌元素，改善食欲不振、抵抗力下降等问题。

Because of the changeable weather, autumn is the season when diseases like influenza and pharyngitis emerge. In order to enhance resistance, oysters, shrimp and crab fish, kelp, jellyfish and other seafood can be appropriately intake protein and zinc and improve the loss of appetite, resistance declining and other problems.

●秋季养阴最适合吃鸭子，从养生角度讲，鸭子无论是油炒、煎烤、卤酱着吃，都会有油、盐过量的问题，所以最好是煲汤。如想在汤里加点“补药”，建议应放具有滋阴或健脾、补气功效的食材，例如山药、黄芪、沙参等。

Autumn is the best time to raise Yin by eating duck. From a health perspective, duck will suffer from excessive oil and salt whether it is fried in oil, roasted in pan or eaten with sauce, so it is best to make soup. If you want to add a "tonic" to the soup, it is suggested to put ingredients with the effect of nourishing Yin, invigorating the spleen or invigorating Qi, such as Chinese yam, astragalus, wolfberry, Adenophora stricta, etc.

秋季下雨，气压低、湿度大，有利于细菌的生长繁殖，并容易发生关节炎、皮肤病等病症。因此，平时要加强锻炼以增强机体对环境的适应能力，还要根据天气采取适当的预防措施，注意防寒保暖。

Because of autumn rain, low pressure and high humidity conduce to the growth and reproduction of bacteria, and prone to arthritis, skin diseases and other diseases. Therefore, do more exercise to enhance the body's ability to adapt to the environment, but also take appropriate preventive measures, pay attention to cold according to the weather.