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March 24, 2026
气候(氣候)qìhòu(qi4hou4)
The term '气候' (qìhòu) refers to the long-term atmospheric conditions in a specific region, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns. It is commonly used in discussions about weather patterns, environmental science, and climate change, indicating how weather varies over time in a particular area.
Frequency#8757DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, discussions about '气候' are particularly relevant given the country's diverse climates and ongoing environmental issues, such as air pollution and climate change. The Chinese government's climate policies are often a topic of public interest and debate.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '气' (qi) of air blowing through a '候' (hòu) of trees, representing the climate where air and weather interact with the environment. The '气' can remind you of the air we breathe, while '候' suggests time or season, helping you connect the sound 'qìhòu' to the idea of climate.
Meanings of 气候
qìhòu(qi4hou4)
1climate
2atmosphere
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About 气候
气候Simplified
氣候Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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种Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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气候 (climate) vs 天气 (weather) — use 气候 for long-term patterns, while 天气 refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '气' (qi) of air blowing through a '候' (hòu) of trees, representing the climate where air and weather interact with the environment. The '气' can remind you of the air we breathe, while '候' suggests time or season, helping you connect the sound 'qìhòu' to the idea of climate.
Usage Notes
When using '气候', it is important to distinguish between '气候' (climate) and '天气' (tiānqì, weather), as the former refers to long-term patterns while the latter refers to short-term conditions. Avoid using '气候' in informal contexts where '天气' would be more appropriate, such as casual conversations about daily weather.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, '气候' is useful for discussing environmental topics and can be connected to words like '环境' (huánjìng, environment) and '变化' (biànhuà, change). Students should focus on context and collocations related to climate discussions.
Cultural Note
In China, discussions about '气候' are particularly relevant given the country's diverse climates and ongoing environmental issues, such as air pollution and climate change. The Chinese government's climate policies are often a topic of public interest and debate.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is confusing '气候' with '天气'. For example, saying '今天的气候很好' (jīntiān de qìhòu hěn hǎo) incorrectly uses '气候' for the day's weather; it should be '今天的天气很好' (jīntiān de tiānqì hěn hǎo).
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Grammar Patterns of 气候
气候 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 4 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
煦暖的____将比目鱼引到了近海。
Warm weather has attracted the flat fish close to shore.
Example Sentences for 气候 (10)
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煦暖的气候将比目鱼引到了近海。
xù nuǎn de qì hòu jiāng bǐ mù yú yǐn dào le jìn hǎi。
Warm weather has attracted the flat fish close to shore.
2
当政治气候倾向于原教旨主义时，他受到了威胁。
dāng zhèng zhì qì hòu qīng xiàng yú yuán jiào zhǐ zhǔ yì shí， ， tā shòu dào le wēi。
When the political climate tilted towards fundamentalism he was threatened.
The farmers are bringing the apples in early this year because of the warm weather.
Cultural Notes for 气候
🏮Cultural insight
In China, discussions about '气候' are particularly relevant given the country's diverse climates and ongoing environmental issues, such as air pollution and climate change. The Chinese government's climate policies are often a topic of public interest and debate.
Frequently Asked Questions about 气候
'Weather' is '天气' (tiānqì), which refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.
No, '气候' refers to climate, which is the long-term average of weather patterns. For today's weather, use '天气'.
'气候' is generally used in formal or academic discussions about the environment and climate.
