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气候 (qìhòu) refers specifically to the long-term patterns and averages of weather in a particular area, while 气象 (qìxiàng) focuses on the current atmospheric conditions and phenomena.
Be mindful of the context in which you use 气象, as it is often used in formal settings, especially in meteorology. Common collocations include 气象预报 (weather forecast) and 气象变化 (meteorological changes). Avoid confusing it with other terms related to '气' that may refer to mood or energy.
As an HSK 6 word, 气象 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to nature and science, such as 天气 (tiānqì, weather) and 气候 (qìhòu, climate). Focus on understanding its usage in both scientific contexts and everyday conversation about weather.
Learners often confuse 气象 with similar terms like 气候 (climate) or 天气 (weather). For instance, saying '我看气候' (I see the climate) instead of '我看天气' (I see the weather) can lead to confusion.
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How to say meteorological feature in Chinese
“meteorological feature” in Chinese is气象
气象 (qìxiàng) refers to meteorological features, including atmospheric conditions and phenomena. It is commonly used in contexts related to weather forecasting and discussions about climate, and it can also refer to the ambiance or scene in a broader sense.
When to use 气象
Be mindful of the context in which you use 气象, as it is often used in formal settings, especially in meteorology. Common collocations include 气象预报 (weather forecast) and 气象变化 (meteorological changes). Avoid confusing it with other terms related to '气' that may refer to mood or energy.
气象 or something close to it
气候 (qìhòu) refers specifically to the long-term patterns and averages of weather in a particular area, while 气象 (qìxiàng) focuses on the current atmospheric conditions and phenomena.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 气象 with similar terms like 气候 (climate) or 天气 (weather). For instance, saying '我看气候' (I see the climate) instead of '我看天气' (I see the weather) can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 气象
气象 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 5 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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____学家预测接下来的几天有小雨。
Meteorologists have predicted mild rains for the next few days.
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It is pronounced as qìxiàng, with the fourth tone for both characters.
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