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    The noun 气象 (qìxiàng) for "meteorology" or "weather"

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    Explanation

    气象 (qìxiàng) is a formal noun referring to meteorology or atmospheric phenomena. It is commonly used in official and scientific contexts, such as weather forecasting and meteorological agencies, rather than in everyday conversation about the weather.

    Examples

    • 气象部门发布了暴雨红色预警信号。

      Qìxiàng bùmén fābù le bàoyǔ hóngsè yùjǐng xìnhào.

      The meteorological department issued a red warning signal for heavy rain.

    • 他大学学的是气象专业,现在在研究所工作。

      Tā dàxué xué de shì qìxiàng zhuānyè, xiànzài zài yánjiūsuǒ gōngzuò.

      He studied meteorology in college and now works at a research institute.

    • 今年的气象数据显示,全球气温持续上升。

      Jīnnián de qìxiàng shùjù xiǎnshì, quánqiú qìwēn chíxù shàngshēng.

      This year's meteorological data shows that global temperatures continue to rise.

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