noun HSK 2
Traditional 天氣
weather · climate
Meaning
天气 refers to the atmospheric conditions at a particular time and place, including temperature, precipitation, wind, and other meteorological factors. It's one of the most common everyday words in Mandarin.
Usage
This is an extremely common word used in daily conversation, weather forecasts, and casual small talk. Native speakers frequently use it to start conversations or discuss plans. It's neutral in register and appropriate in all contexts.
Examples
- 01今天天气真好，我们去公园吧。, .The weather is really nice today, let's go to the park.
- 02明天的天气预报说会下雨。.The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
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Common collocations
- 天气预报weather forecast
- 天气好the weather is good
- 天气不好the weather is bad
- 今天天气怎么样how's the weather today
Origin
Literally 'sky air' or 'heaven's breath,' combining 天 (sky/heaven) and 气 (air/气). The word captures the idea of atmospheric conditions as the 'breath' or 'energy' of the sky.