Chinese word

季节

Pronunciation

Pinyinjì jié

Meaning

  • nounseason

Example

我最喜欢的季节是秋天。wǒ zuì xǐ huān de jì jié shì qiū tiān

My favorite season is autumn.

Illustration for 季节 (season)

More examples

商店根据季节调整衣服的款式。shāng diàn gēn jù jì jié tiáo zhěng yī fú de kuǎn shì

Stores adjust their clothing styles according to the season.

Core concept

A named division of the yearly cycle, with each division marked by a recognizable pattern in nature.

Common phrases

  • 季节变化jì jié biàn huà

    seasonal changes

  • 每个季节měi gè jì jié

    every season

  • 季节特点jì jié tè diǎn

    seasonal features

Similar words

天气tiān qì: The condition of the air and sky at a particular time, including heat, wind, and moisture.
气候qì hòu: The usual weather pattern of a place over a long period.
时期shí qī: A span of time during which an event or condition continues from start to finish.
时节shí jié: A season or meaningful time associated with everyday life, activities, or customs.

Definition in Chinese

一年内按气候和自然变化分出的时段，常指春、夏、秋、冬等季节。yì nián nèi àn qì hòu hé zì rán biàn huà fēn chū de shí duàn cháng zhǐ chūn xià qiū dōng děng jì jié

Word origin

In 季节 (jìjié, "season"), 季 (jì, "seasonal period") identifies the time span and 节 (jié, "boundary or section") highlights its place within the yearly cycle.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful in everyday small talk because it connects preferences and activities to the time of year without naming a specific date.

Related words

  • 季节性jì jié xìngseasonaladjective

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