Meanings of 季度
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Pronunciation of 季度
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How to say quarter of a year in Chinese
“quarter of a year” in Chinese is季度
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.
Complete the Sentence
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)
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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