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秋天qiūtiānautumnHSK 3, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #6453, Medium
qiūtiān(qiu1tian1)qiu tian T1
  1. 1autumn
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March 24, 2026

秋天qiūtiān(qiu1tian1)

秋天 (qiūtiān) refers to the season of autumn, characterized by cooler temperatures and the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. It is a time often associated with harvest festivals and a transition from the warmth of summer to the cold of winter.

Strokes13Frequency#6453DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, autumn is celebrated with festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节, zhōngqiū jié), which emphasizes family reunions and moon gazing, making 秋天 a symbol of harvest and togetherness.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'qiu' (as in 'cue') to gather people for a cozy autumn gathering. The 'tian' sounds like 'ten' which reminds you of ten leaves falling from trees. Together, they create a vivid image of an autumn day filled with falling leaves and gatherings.

Meanings of 秋天

qiūtiān(qiu1tian1)
1autumn
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About 秋天

秋天Simplified
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 秋天

Quick Contrast

冬天 (dōngtiān) refers to winter, the season following autumn, characterized by colder temperatures and often snow; 春天 (chūntiān) refers to spring, the season following winter, associated with new growth and warmer temperatures.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use 秋天 in a seasonal context. It is generally informal; in more formal writing, you might see the term 秋季 (qiūjì) instead. Common collocations include 秋天的天气 (qiūtiān de tiānqì) meaning 'autumn weather'.

HSK Study Tips

While 秋天 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is relevant for HSK 2 and above, as understanding seasons is crucial for basic conversation. Focus on vocabulary related to weather and seasons to enhance your language skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 秋天 with other seasons, like 夏天 (xiàtiān) for summer. Ensure you are using the correct season by practicing with seasonal vocabulary.

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Component Characters

秋Qiūautumn
HSK 19 strokes禾
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天tiānday
HSK 14 strokes大
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How to say autumn in Chinese

“autumn” in Chinese is秋天qiūtiān

秋天 (qiūtiān) refers to the season of autumn, characterized by cooler temperatures and the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. It is a time often associated with harvest festivals and a transition from the warmth of summer to the cold of winter.

When to use 秋天

Be careful to use 秋天 in a seasonal context. It is generally informal; in more formal writing, you might see the term 秋季 (qiūjì) instead. Common collocations include 秋天的天气 (qiūtiān de tiānqì) meaning 'autumn weather'.

秋天 or something close to it

冬天 (dōngtiān) refers to winter, the season following autumn, characterized by colder temperatures and often snow; 春天 (chūntiān) refers to spring, the season following winter, associated with new growth and warmer temperatures.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 秋天 with other seasons, like 夏天 (xiàtiān) for summer. Ensure you are using the correct season by practicing with seasonal vocabulary.

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秋天 is a more casual term for 'autumn', while 秋季 is the formal term typically used in written contexts.

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