夏至

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 夏至 is read as げし and means “summer solstice”.
• Basic usage: The examples show the solstice contrasted with winter solstice and its date checked on a calendar.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is the seasonal point around the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and pairs with winter solstice 冬至.