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天气 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
天气tiānqìweatherHSK 1, n, rank #2014, Easy
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March 24, 2026
天气(天氣)tiānqì(tian1qi4)

天气 (tiānqì) refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, encompassing elements such as temperature, precipitation, and humidity. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, particularly when discussing the day's conditions or making plans based on the weather.

Frequency#2014DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In China, the weather is often a topic of conversation and can influence social activities, such as festivals or family gatherings. The Chinese New Year celebrations often consider the weather for planning outdoor events.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sky (天, tiān) above you and visualize a big, fluffy cloud (气, qì) filled with rain. Together, they represent the weather, helping you remember that 'tiān' means sky and 'qì' relates to air or atmosphere.

Meanings of 天气

tiānqì(tian1qi4)
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About 天气

天气Simplified
天氣Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2014Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 天气

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气候 (qìhòu) refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a region, whereas 天气 (tiānqì) focuses on the short-term atmospheric conditions.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine the sky (天, tiān) above you and visualize a big, fluffy cloud (气, qì) filled with rain. Together, they represent the weather, helping you remember that 'tiān' means sky and 'qì' relates to air or atmosphere.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tones: 'tiān' is first tone and 'qì' is fourth tone. It's often used in phrases like '今天天气很好' (Today's weather is great). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts; it's best suited for casual conversations.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 1 word, it connects well with other basic terms related to daily life and descriptions. Focus on practicing sentences that describe the weather and use it in simple dialogues to reinforce your learning.

Cultural Note

In China, the weather is often a topic of conversation and can influence social activities, such as festivals or family gatherings. The Chinese New Year celebrations often consider the weather for planning outdoor events.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the tones, saying 'tiānqì' with incorrect tones like 'tiānqí,' which changes the meaning. Always remember 'tiān' is first tone and 'qì' is fourth tone.

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Component Characters

天tiānday
HSK 14 strokes大
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气qìgas
HSK 44 strokes气
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Grammar Patterns of 天气

天气 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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今天____很好。

The weather is great today.

Example Sentences for 天气 (10)

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你看到年轻人在这种天气里衣衫单薄地去上学。

nǐ kàn dào nián qīng rén zài zhè zhǒng tiān qì lǐ yī shān dān báo dì qù shàng xué。

You see young people going to school inadequately dressed for the weather.
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如果天气不好，我就不拍照了。

rú guǒ tiān qì bù hǎo， ， wǒ jiù bù pāi zhào。

If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures.
3
因为天气暖和，戴维只穿了一件白色的棉衬衣。

yīn wéi tiān qì nuǎn hé， ， dài wéi zhī chuān le yī jiàn bái sè de mián chèn。

Because it was warm, David wore only a white cotton shirt.
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这很可能是高尔夫锦标赛比赛史上天气最为寒冷的一次.

zhè hěn kě néng shì gāo ěr fū jǐn biāo sài bǐ sài shǐ shàng tiān qì zuì wéi hán lěng de yī cì.

This could have been one of the coldest golf tournaments on record.
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除非受恶劣天气干扰，南非邮船一般在星期五上午抵达。

chú fēi shòu è liè tiān qì gān rǎo， ， nán fēi yóu chuán yī bān zài xīng qī wǔ shàng wǔ dǐ。

The South African mailboat arrived on Friday mornings unless bad weather intervened.
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在英国，天气是交谈中永恒的话题。

zài yīng guó， ， tiān qì shì jiāo tán zhōng yǒng héng de huà。

The weather is a constant topic of conversation in Britain.
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现在是11月中旬，天气寒冷而且经常有雾。

xiàn zài shì11 11 yuè zhōng， xún ， tiān qì hán lěng ér qiě jīng cháng。

It was now the middle of November, cold and often foggy.
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今天下午天气晴好，间有零星阵雨。

jīn tiān xià wǔ tiān qì qíng hǎo， ， jiān yǒu líng xīng zhèn。

There'll be bright or sunny spells and scattered showers this afternoon.
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天气预报员说不久还将有降雪。

tiān qì yù bào yuán shuō bù jiǔ huán jiāng yǒu jiàng xuě。

The forecasters say more snow is on the way.
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恶劣的天气已经导致这个连假周末数十个航班被取消。

è liè de tiān qì yǐ jīng dǎo zhì zhè gè lián jiǎ zhōu mò shù shí gè háng bān bèi qǔ xiāo。

Bad weather has caused dozens of flight cancellations over the holiday weekend.

Cultural Notes for 天气

🏮Cultural insight

In China, the weather is often a topic of conversation and can influence social activities, such as festivals or family gatherings. The Chinese New Year celebrations often consider the weather for planning outdoor events.

Frequently Asked Questions about 天气

You can say '天气不好' (tiānqì bù hǎo).