noun HSK 3
Traditional 季節
season
Meaning
季节 refers to the four seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It's used to talk about different times of the year characterized by particular weather patterns and natural changes.
Usage
This is a common everyday word used when discussing weather, climate, agriculture, or activities associated with different times of year. It typically appears with measure words like 个 or in phrases asking which season something is.
Examples
- 01你最喜欢哪个季节？?Which season do you like best?
- 02这个季节的水果特别新鲜。.The fruits of this season are especially fresh.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个季节
Common collocations
- 四季four seasons
- 换季change of season
- 季节性seasonal
- 雨季rainy season
Origin
The character 季 originally meant 'youngest brother' or 'last in sequence' and came to mean a division of time. 节 means a joint or section, referring to divisions or segments. Together they form the concept of temporal divisions of the year.