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季节 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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季节
jìjié
time
HSK 3, n, 13 strokes, rank #5659, Medium
季节
jìjié
season
HSK 3, n, 13 strokes, rank #5659, Medium
季节
jìjié
period
HSK 3, n, 13 strokes, rank #5659, Medium
jìjié(ji4jie2)ji jie T4
1time
2season
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March 24, 2026
季节(季節)jìjié(ji4jie2)
季节 (jì jié) refers to the four distinct seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It is commonly used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts, such as discussing weather patterns or planning activities related to specific seasons.
Strokes13Frequency#5659DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, each season is associated with specific festivals and agricultural activities, such as the Spring Festival in winter or the Mid-Autumn Festival in autumn, reflecting the deep connection between nature and cultural life.
Memory tip
Think of '季' (jì) as a tree with branches representing the different seasons, while '节' (jié) can remind you of the segments of time that these seasons create. Visualize a vibrant tree changing colors with each season to remember the pronunciation and meaning.
Meanings of 季节
jìjié(ji4jie2)
1time
2season
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About 季节
季节Simplified
季節Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5659Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
春天 (chūntiān, spring) vs 季节 (jìjié, season) — use 季节 when referring to the concept of seasons as a whole, while 春天 specifies only one of those seasons.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the pronunciation, as the tones are crucial: '季' is fourth tone and '节' is second tone. A common mistake is to confuse it with '时间' (shí jiān), which means 'time' in a more general sense. Use '季节' specifically for seasons.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 季节 connects well with other vocabulary related to weather and time, such as '天气' (tiān qì - weather) and '时间' (shí jiān - time). Focus on using this word in sentences that discuss activities in different seasons.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly say '季节的天气' (jì jié de tiān qì) instead of the correct '季节和天气' (jì jié hé tiān qì) to mean 'seasons and weather.' Pay attention to the conjunctions used with this word.
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季节 (jì jié) refers to the four distinct seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. It is commonly used in both everyday conversation and more formal contexts, such as discussing weather patterns or planning activities related to specific seasons.
When to use 季节
Be careful with the pronunciation, as the tones are crucial: '季' is fourth tone and '节' is second tone. A common mistake is to confuse it with '时间' (shí jiān), which means 'time' in a more general sense. Use '季节' specifically for seasons.
季节 or something close to it
春天 (chūntiān, spring) vs 季节 (jìjié, season) — use 季节 when referring to the concept of seasons as a whole, while 春天 specifies only one of those seasons.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly say '季节的天气' (jì jié de tiān qì) instead of the correct '季节和天气' (jì jié hé tiān qì) to mean 'seasons and weather.' Pay attention to the conjunctions used with this word.
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Grammar patterns of 季节
季节 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). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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感冒和流感____来了，对此我有切身体会。
I can personally attest that the cold and flu season is here.
