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季度 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
季度jìdùquarter of a yearHSK 5, n, 17 strokes, rank #8114, Hard
季度jìdùseason (sports)HSK 5, n, 17 strokes, rank #8114, Hard
jìdù(ji4du4)ji du T4
  1. 1quarter of a year
  2. 2season (sports)
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March 24, 2026

季度jìdù(ji4du4)

季度 (jìdù) refers to a quarter of a year, commonly used in financial contexts, such as quarterly reports in business. It can also denote a sports season, indicating the timeframe during which specific sports events occur. Understanding this term is essential for discussing economic trends or sports schedules in Mandarin.

Strokes17Frequency#8114DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, quarterly performance reviews are significant for assessing company health, making the term 季度 particularly relevant in corporate discussions. This reflects a structured approach to time management in professional settings.

Memory Tip

Think of '季' (jì) as representing a 'season', with its upper part resembling a tree, indicating seasonal changes. '度' (dù) can remind you of 'degree', as in measuring time. Together, they depict the concept of measuring time in quarters, making it easier to remember their meaning.

Meanings of 季度

jìdù(ji4du4)
1quarter of a year
2season (sports)
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季度Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8114Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 季度

Quick Contrast

季度 (quarter) vs 季节 (season) — use 季度 when referring specifically to a financial quarter or time period in business, while 季节 refers to the four distinct seasons of the year.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 季度 with other time-related terms like 年 (year) or 月 (month). It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business discussions. A common collocation is '季度报告' (quarterly report), which appears frequently in financial settings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 季度 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to time and finance, such as 年度 (annual) and 月度 (monthly). Focus on using it in sentences about budgeting or planning to reinforce your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 季度 with 月 (month), leading to phrases like '每个月的季度' (每个季度), which is incorrect. Instead, use '每个季度' to refer to each quarter.

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Component Characters

季jìseason
HSK 38 strokes子
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度dùto estimate
HSK 59 strokes广
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How to say quarter of a year in Chinese

“quarter of a year” in Chinese is季度jìdù

季度 (jìdù) refers to a quarter of a year, commonly used in financial contexts, such as quarterly reports in business. It can also denote a sports season, indicating the timeframe during which specific sports events occur. Understanding this term is essential for discussing economic trends or sports schedules in Mandarin.

When to use 季度

Be careful not to confuse 季度 with other time-related terms like 年 (year) or 月 (month). It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business discussions. A common collocation is '季度报告' (quarterly report), which appears frequently in financial settings.

季度 or something close to it

季度 (quarter) vs 季节 (season) — use 季度 when referring specifically to a financial quarter or time period in business, while 季节 refers to the four distinct seasons of the year.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 季度 with 月 (month), leading to phrases like '每个月的季度' (每个季度), which is incorrect. Instead, use '每个季度' to refer to each quarter.

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Grammar Patterns of 季度

季度 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 2 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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公司名录大全每____出版一次。

A full listing of the companies will be published quarterly.

Example Sentences for 季度 (3)

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公司名录大全每季度出版一次。

gōng sī míng lù dà quán měi jì dù chū bǎn yī cì。

A full listing of the companies will be published quarterly.
2
客户通常按月、季度或年度预付费用。

kè hù tōng cháng àn yuè、 、 jì dù huò nián dù yù fù fèi。

Clients normally pay fees in advance, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.
3
每季度要交一小笔防盗防抢保险金.

měi jì dù yào jiāo yī xiǎo bǐ fáng dào fáng qiāng bǎo xiǎn jīn.

A small sum of money is supposed to be forked out quarterly for burglary and robbery insurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 季度

You can say '我们的季度报告显示销售增长' (Our quarterly report shows an increase in sales).

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