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    Expressing 'season' with 季节 (jìjié)

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    Structure

    季节

    Explanation

    The noun 季节 (jìjié) means 'season' and refers to one of the divisions of the year, such as spring, summer, autumn, or winter. It can also refer to a particular time period characterized by specific conditions, such as a heating season or rainy season. It is often used with demonstratives like 这 or time-related modifiers.

    Examples

    • 秋天是北京最美的季节。

      Qiūtiān shì Běijīng zuì měi de jìjié.

      Autumn is the most beautiful season in Beijing.

    • 不同的季节适合种不同的蔬菜。

      Bùtóng de jìjié shìhé zhòng bùtóng de shūcài.

      Different seasons are suitable for growing different vegetables.

    • 雨季是这个地区最潮湿的季节。

      Yǔjì shì zhège dìqū zuì cháoshī de jìjié.

      The rainy season is the wettest season in this region.

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