Chinese word

时节

Pronunciation

Pinyinshí jié

Meaning

  • nounseason

Example

这个时节要多穿衣服。zhè ge shí jié yào duō chuān yī fú

You should wear more clothes this season.

Illustration for 时节 (season)

More examples

入冬时节，夜里越来越冷。rù dōng shí jié yè lǐ yuè lái yuè lěng

Around the start of winter, nights get colder and colder.

Core concept

A phase in the yearly cycle when nature, work, and traditions take on a particular pattern.

Common phrases

  • 秋收时节qiū shōu shí jié

    autumn harvest season

  • 入冬时节rù dōng shí jié

    start of winter

Similar words

季节jì jié: One of the main yearly periods distinguished by changes in weather and nature.
节气jié qì: A calendar period set by the sun's position and used to divide the seasons more precisely.

Definition in Chinese

指一年中具有特定气候、农事或节日特点的一段时期，可理解为季节或与季节相近的时令。zhǐ yì nián zhōng jù yǒu tè dìng qì hòu nóng shì huò jié rì tè diǎn de yí duàn shí qī kě lí jiě wèi jì jié huò yǔ jì jié xiāng jìn de shí lìng

Word origin

时节 (shíjié, "seasonal period") combines 时 (shí, "time") with 节 (jié, "a marked section"), presenting a season as a distinct part of the year's cycle.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this word has a somewhat literary tone and often suits descriptions of weather, customs, or the passing year.

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