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    Using 十月 (shíyuè) to express the month "October"

    Time Expressions

    Explanation

    十月 (shíyuè) means "October," the tenth month of the year. Chinese months follow a simple numerical pattern: the number plus 月 (month). It may also refer to the tenth lunar month in traditional calendar contexts.

    Examples

    • 十月一号是中国的国庆节。

      Shí yuè yī hào shì Zhōngguó de Guóqìng Jié.

      October 1st is China's National Day.

    • 十月的北京秋高气爽，适合出游。

      Shí yuè de Běijīng qiūgāo qìshuǎng, shìhé chūyóu.

      Beijing in October has clear autumn skies and crisp air, perfect for outings.

    • 他打算十月份搬到上海去。

      Tā dǎsuàn shí yuè fèn bān dào Shànghǎi qù.

      He plans to move to Shanghai in October.

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