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    Referring to 'summer' with 夏天 (xiàtiān)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    夏天 + Verb Phrase / 在 + 夏天

    Explanation

    夏天 (xiàtiān) is a noun meaning "summer." It refers to the warmest season of the year. It is one of the four seasons and is commonly used when discussing weather, activities, and preferences related to the summer months.

    Examples

    • 夏天的时候我最喜欢吃西瓜。

      Xiàtiān de shíhou wǒ zuì xǐhuan chī xīguā.

      In summer, I like eating watermelon the most.

    • 北京的夏天又热又闷。

      Běijīng de xiàtiān yòu rè yòu mēn.

      Summers in Beijing are both hot and humid.

    • 夏天到了，白天越来越长了。

      Xiàtiān dào le, báitiān yuè lái yuè cháng le.

      Summer has arrived, and the days are getting longer and longer.

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