English–Chinese

“autumn” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiū tiān

Example

到了秋天,树叶开始变黄。dào le qiū tiān shù yè kāi shǐ biàn huáng

When autumn arrives, the leaves on the trees begin to turn yellow.

Illustration for 秋天 (autumn)

How to say “autumn” in Chinese

“Autumn” in Chinese is 秋天 (qiū tiān).

Fields turn golden as summer heat fades and cool days lead toward winter.

Full entry for 秋天: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 秋天

我喜欢在秋天去公园散步。wǒ xǐ huān zài qiū tiān qù gōng yuán sàn bù

I like going for walks in the park in autumn.

Tips for using 秋天

  • English-speaking children may hear both "autumn" and "fall," while Chinese uses 秋天 (qiūtiān, "autumn") as the everyday word for this season.

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