English–Chinese
“solar term” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjié qì
Example
现在是哪个节气？xiàn zài shì nǎ ge jié qì
What solar term are we in now?
How to say “solar term” in Chinese
“Solar term” in Chinese is 节气 (jié qì).
A traditional time marker that connects a point in the Sun's yearly path with the weather and season around it.
Example sentences with 节气
中医学在临床上会参考节气的变化来调理体质。zhōng yī xué zài lín chuáng shàng huì cān kǎo jié qì de biàn huà lái tiáo lǐ tǐ zhì
In clinical practice, traditional Chinese medicine takes changes in solar terms into account to help regulate the body's constitution.
Tips for using 节气
- The word commonly appears in calendars and weather discussions, where knowing the named stage helps explain references to seasonal customs, farming, or timely foods.