四月 (sìyuè) means 'April' in Chinese, referring to the fourth month of the year. It is commonly used in both spoken and written language when discussing dates, seasons, or events that occur in this month. This word is straightforward and does not carry additional connotations.
HSK 1, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
四月sìyuè(si4yue4)
四月 (sìyuè) means 'April' in Chinese, referring to the fourth month of the year. It is commonly used in both spoken and written language when discussing dates, seasons, or events that occur in this month. This word is straightforward and does not carry additional connotations.
Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, April is often associated with the arrival of warmer weather and various festivals, such as Qingming Festival, which involves honoring ancestors and enjoying the outdoors.
Memory Tip
Think of the number four (四, sì) representing the fourth month, and imagine a blooming flower in April to help remember that it’s a spring month filled with new life. Picture the flowers blooming in April to create a vivid mental image that connects the character to its meaning.
About 四月
四月Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L1ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of the number four (四, sì) representing the fourth month, and imagine a blooming flower in April to help remember that it’s a spring month filled with new life. Picture the flowers blooming in April to create a vivid mental image that connects the character to its meaning.
Usage Notes
When using 四月, be aware of the context in which you mention dates; it's often followed by a specific day (e.g., 四月一日 for April 1st). Additionally, learners should note that while writing dates, the order is typically year-month-day in Chinese.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 1 vocabulary word, focus on recognizing the character and pronunciation. This word connects to other time-related vocabulary you will learn, such as 一月 (January), 二月 (February), etc., helping to build a foundation for discussing dates in Chinese.
Cultural Note
In China, April is often associated with the arrival of warmer weather and various festivals, such as Qingming Festival, which involves honoring ancestors and enjoying the outdoors.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 四 (sì) and 五月 (wǔ yuè) for May. Remember that 四 is pronounced with a falling tone (sì) and refers to April, while 五月 starts with a rising tone (wǔ) for May.
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Cultural Notes for 四月
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In China, April is often associated with the arrival of warmer weather and various festivals, such as Qingming Festival, which involves honoring ancestors and enjoying the outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions about 四月
You would say '四月五日' (sìyuè wǔ rì).
You write the year first, followed by the month and day, for example, '2023年四月' (2023 nián sìyuè) for April 2023.
Yes, '四月' is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts when discussing dates.
