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气候 (qìhòu) refers to climate, which is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, while 气温 (qìwēn) specifically denotes the current air temperature.
气温 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in weather forecasts. Learners should be cautious about the tones; '气' is pronounced with a falling tone while '温' has a flat, high tone. A common collocation is '气温变化' (temperature change).
Although 气温 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it is relevant for HSK 3 or 4 due to its practical usage in conversations about weather. Students should practice combining it with other weather-related terms like '天气' (weather) and '预报' (forecast).
Learners often confuse 气温 with 温度, mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '今天的温度是30度' is correct, but if you meant air temperature specifically, it would be better to use '气温' instead.
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How to say air temperature in Chinese
“air temperature” in Chinese is气温
气温 refers to the temperature of the air, commonly used in weather reports and discussions about climate. It indicates how warm or cold the atmosphere is at a given time and is an essential concept in daily life, especially for planning outdoor activities.
When to use 气温
气温 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in weather forecasts. Learners should be cautious about the tones; '气' is pronounced with a falling tone while '温' has a flat, high tone. A common collocation is '气温变化' (temperature change).
气温 or something close to it
气候 (qìhòu) refers to climate, which is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, while 气温 (qìwēn) specifically denotes the current air temperature.
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Learners often confuse 气温 with 温度, mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '今天的温度是30度' is correct, but if you meant air temperature specifically, it would be better to use '气温' instead.
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You can say, '今天的气温很高' (Today's air temperature is very high).
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