Start of Winter, (Chinese: 立冬), the 19th solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar, began this year on Nov 8 and ends on Nov 21.

It is also the first solar term of winter, which means winter is coming and crops harvested in autumn should be stored. Let's have a look at these early winter images at Shandong University during this period.

Leaves flutter like butterflies before drifting to the ground, creating a gentle soundtrack to mark the advent of early winter. [Photo/view.sdu.edu.cn]

Students read, talk and picture their bright future as their campus is covered with fallen leaves in early winter. [Photo/view.sdu.edu.cn]

Buildings on SDU's campus form a lovely contrast with the clear blue sky. [Photo/view.sdu.edu.cn]

Frost-stained leaves mark the start of winter. [Photo/view.sdu.edu.cn]