Nine Scorched (Jiǔ Jiāo)
A sha, grouped with Nine Pit (Jiǔ Kǎn), traditionally inauspicious for planting, construction, and metalworking.
Nine Scorched (Jiǔ Jiāo) and Nine Pit (Jiǔ Kǎn) form a group of inauspicious sha (凶煞) in traditional Chinese almanacs. The character "焦" (jiāo) suggests dryness or exhaustion. Traditionally, this day is considered unfavorable for activities requiring moisture or growth. Consequently, almanacs (通書) mark this as an inauspicious day, particularly unsuitable for planting, constructing or repairing buildings, and casting metal tools, fearing such endeavors would fail or bring misfortune due to the inauspicious nature of the day.