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March 24, 2026
天气(天氣)tiānqì(tian1qi4)
天气 (tiānqì) refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, encompassing elements such as temperature, precipitation, and humidity. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, particularly when discussing the day's conditions or making plans based on the weather.
Strokes8Frequency#2014DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In China, the weather is often a topic of conversation and can influence social activities, such as festivals or family gatherings. The Chinese New Year celebrations often consider the weather for planning outdoor events.
Memory Tip
Imagine the sky (天, tiān) above you and visualize a big, fluffy cloud (气, qì) filled with rain. Together, they represent the weather, helping you remember that 'tiān' means sky and 'qì' relates to air or atmosphere.
Meanings of 天气
tiānqì(tian1qi4)
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About 天气
天气Simplified
天氣Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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气候 (qìhòu) refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a region, whereas 天气 (tiānqì) focuses on the short-term atmospheric conditions.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tones: 'tiān' is first tone and 'qì' is fourth tone. It's often used in phrases like '今天天气很好' (Today's weather is great). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts; it's best suited for casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 1 word, it connects well with other basic terms related to daily life and descriptions. Focus on practicing sentences that describe the weather and use it in simple dialogues to reinforce your learning.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the tones, saying 'tiānqì' with incorrect tones like 'tiānqí,' which changes the meaning. Always remember 'tiān' is first tone and 'qì' is fourth tone.
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天气 (tiānqì) refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, encompassing elements such as temperature, precipitation, and humidity. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, particularly when discussing the day's conditions or making plans based on the weather.
When to use 天气
Be careful with the tones: 'tiān' is first tone and 'qì' is fourth tone. It's often used in phrases like '今天天气很好' (Today's weather is great). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts; it's best suited for casual conversations.
天气 or something close to it
气候 (qìhòu) refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a region, whereas 天气 (tiānqì) focuses on the short-term atmospheric conditions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the tones, saying 'tiānqì' with incorrect tones like 'tiānqí,' which changes the meaning. Always remember 'tiān' is first tone and 'qì' is fourth tone.
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Grammar Patterns of 天气
天气 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
