noun HSK 4
Traditional 氣候
climate · atmosphere
Meaning
气候 refers to the long-term weather patterns and atmospheric conditions of a region, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation over extended periods. It can also metaphorically refer to a general atmosphere or environment in social or political contexts.
Usage
气候 is commonly used in geographical, environmental, and scientific contexts to describe regional or global climate patterns. It differs from 天气 (weather), which refers to short-term atmospheric conditions. The measure word is typically 种 (zhǒng) when counting types of climates.
Examples
- 01这个地区的气候非常温和，四季分明。, .The climate of this region is very mild, with four distinct seasons.
- 02气候变化已经成为全球关注的重要问题。.Climate change has become an important issue of global concern.
Characters
Measure words
- 种一种气候
Common collocations
- 气候变化climate change
- 气候条件climate conditions
- 热带气候tropical climate
- 温带气候temperate climate
Origin
气 originally meant 'vapor' or 'air', while 候 means 'season' or 'time period'. Together, 气候 literally means 'atmospheric time', referring to the characteristic patterns of weather over seasons and years.