气候

• 拼音: qì hòu
• 汉字拆解: 气 = simplified from 氣, depicting rising steam; 候 = 亻(person) + 侯 (marquis, phonetic), originally meaning to observe or watch

含义

Climate; weather patterns over a long period. Refers to the general atmospheric conditions of a region.

Distinct from 天气 (daily weather), 气候 refers to long-term weather patterns of a place. Used in geography, science, and everyday conversation about regional conditions. Also used figuratively to describe a general atmosphere or trend, such as 政治气候 (political climate).

例句

1. 北京的气候四季分明，冬天很冷，夏天很热。
2. 近年来全球气候变化越来越严重了。
3. 海南的气候很适合冬天去度假。

用法指南

语境: geography, science, travel

语气: informative

正确说法

• 这里的气候很温暖。(The climate here is very warm.)
• 气候变化是全球性的问题。(Climate change is a global issue.)

错误说法

• 明天的气候怎么样？(Don't use 气候 for tomorrow's weather — use 天气 instead. 气候 is for long-term patterns, not daily forecasts.)

起源与历史

气 means air or atmosphere; 候 means to wait or a period of time. Together they describe the atmospheric conditions observed over time — the prevailing air patterns of a region.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal