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    Referring to climate with 气候 (qìhòu)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    气候 + Noun (e.g., 气候变化)

    Explanation

    气候 (qìhòu) means "climate" and refers to the long-term weather patterns of a region or to the broader concept of climate in scientific and political discussions. It is commonly used in compounds like 气候变化 (climate change). It functions as a standard noun and can serve as a subject, object, or modifier.

    Examples

    • 这里的气候四季如春，很适合居住。

      Zhèlǐ de qìhòu sìjì rú chūn, hěn shìhé jūzhù.

      The climate here is like spring all year round, very suitable for living.

    • 气候变化是全球面临的重大挑战。

      Qìhòu biànhuà shì quánqiú miànlín de zhòngdà tiǎozhàn.

      Climate change is a major challenge facing the world.

    • 北方和南方的气候差别很大。

      Běifāng hé nánfāng de qìhòu chābié hěn dà.

      The climate difference between the north and the south is very large.

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