The foods that startle the solar terms include pears, eggs, fried beans, snowballing, taro and so on.

1. Pear:

Many places eat pears on the day of being scared, and there are different folk sayings. One saying is that pears are homophonic, which means to stay away from pests. Today, eating pears in shock is not only good in meaning, but also for timely eating.

2. Eggs:

In addition to eating pears, there is a folk saying that people eat eggs when they are startled. It is said that it is because white tigers are sacrificed on this day. In the ancient agricultural society, it is common for tigers to be troubled. In order to be safe, people sacrifice white tigers on that day, which is the origin of this day.

3. Stir-fried beans:

In Shaanxi, in some areas, you should eat stir-fried beans, which are crisp and crisp, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it is. This bean refers to soybeans. People soak soybeans in salt water and stir-fry them in a pot. During the frying process, there will be a crackling sound. This is like some pests suffering, representing the elimination of pests.

4. snowballing:

It is a popular custom in Tianjin to eat snowballing when startled. People eat snowballing to mean that pests die and people turn over. On the day of the solar term, when the weather is getting warmer, eating a little sweet snowballing represents the sweetness of life.

5. Taro:

Eating Taro is the custom of Hakka people in southern Jiangxi and western Fujian. On this day of fright, it is necessary to cook taro with hair and fry soybeans, which means killing pests. Taro tastes soft and can stimulate appetite and help digestion. Can not only cook dishes but also make all kinds of snacks, crisp and delicious.