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“four seasons” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinsì jì

Example

一年有四季。yì nián yǒu sì jì

A year has four seasons.

Illustration for 四季 (four seasons)

How to say “four seasons” in Chinese

“Four seasons” in Chinese is 四季 (sì jì).

One complete yearly cycle marked by four shifts in climate and the natural world.

Full entry for 四季: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 四季

北方四季分明，冬天很冷夏天很热。běi fāng sì jì fēn míng dōng tiān hěn lěng xià tiān hěn rè

In northern China, the four seasons are distinct, with very cold winters and very hot summers.

Tips for using 四季

  • 四季分明 (sìjì fēnmíng, "the four seasons are distinct") describes a region where changes between seasonal weather are easy to notice.

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