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noun HSK 3
sì jì
four seasons · all year round

Meaning

四季 refers to the four seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It's a common term used to discuss seasonal changes, climate patterns, or year-round activities. The word combines 四 (four) with 季 (season).

Usage

This is a standard, neutral term used in both spoken and written Chinese. It appears frequently in weather discussions, agricultural contexts, and when describing climate or year-round phenomena. Often used in the pattern '四季如春' (like spring all year round) to describe pleasant climates.

Examples

  1. 01
    昆明四季如春，气候非常宜人。
    Kūnmíng sì jì rú chūn, qìhòu fēicháng yírén.
    Kunming is spring-like all year round, with a very pleasant climate.
  2. 02
    北京一年四季分明，每个季节都有不同的美。
    Běijīng yī nián sì jì fēn míng, měi gè jì jié dōu yǒu bù tóng de měi.
    Beijing has four distinct seasons, and each season has its own unique beauty.

Characters

Measure words

  • 个gè这四个季节

Common collocations

  • 四季如春
    sì jì rú chūn
    spring-like all year round
  • 四季分明
    sì jì fēn míng
    four distinct seasons
  • 一年四季
    yī nián sì jì
    throughout the year; all four seasons

Origin

Direct composition of 四 (four) + 季 (season), clearly indicating the four divisions of the year recognized in Chinese culture since ancient times.

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