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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
节气jiéqìsolar termHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #82720, Very Hard
jiéqì(jie2qi4)jie qi T2
  1. 1solar term
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March 24, 2026

节气(節氣)jiéqì(jie2qi4)

节气 (jiéqì) refers to the 24 solar terms that divide the solar year in traditional Chinese culture. Each term represents a specific period that marks changes in climate, agriculture, and natural phenomena, and they are significant for farming activities and traditional festivals.

Strokes9Frequency#82720DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

节气 has deep cultural significance in Chinese agriculture, where each term indicates optimal times for farming activities, such as planting and harvesting. Celebrations like Qingming Festival are timed with specific solar terms.

Memory tip

Imagine the character 节 (jié) as a ribbon (节) that ties together the seasons, while 气 (qì) represents the breath or spirit of each season's weather. Picture each solar term as a festive occasion that celebrates the changing 'breath' of nature.

Meanings of 节气

jiéqì(jie2qi4)
1solar term
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节气Simplified
節氣Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about agriculture, weather, and cultural practices. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with '季节' (jìjié), which means 'season'—节气 refers to specific points within the seasons.

HSK Study Tips

While '节气' is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it relates to vocabulary surrounding nature and seasons, which can be found in HSK 3 and above. Students should focus on understanding the significance of each term within the context of the lunar calendar.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '节气' with '季节' (jìjié), mistakenly thinking they are synonymous. Remember that '节气' refers to specific solar terms, while '季节' refers to the broader seasons like spring and summer.

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Component characters

节jiéfestival
HSK 35 strokes艹
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气qìgas
HSK 44 strokes气
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How to say solar term in Chinese

“solar term” in Chinese is节气jiéqì

节气 (jiéqì) refers to the 24 solar terms that divide the solar year in traditional Chinese culture. Each term represents a specific period that marks changes in climate, agriculture, and natural phenomena, and they are significant for farming activities and traditional festivals.

When to use 节气

This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about agriculture, weather, and cultural practices. A common mistake is using it interchangeably with '季节' (jìjié), which means 'season'—节气 refers to specific points within the seasons.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '节气' with '季节' (jìjié), mistakenly thinking they are synonymous. Remember that '节气' refers to specific solar terms, while '季节' refers to the broader seasons like spring and summer.

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The 24 solar terms are traditional divisions of the year based on the sun's position, each with specific agricultural significance.

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