در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard Chinese word for the season of spring.
- Combines 'spring' and 'day' to describe the time of year.
- Symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and the start of the lunar calendar.
معنی
This is the word for the season of spring. It represents the time of year when flowers bloom and everything feels fresh and new.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Talking about favorite seasons
我最喜欢春天。
I like spring the best.
Noticing the weather change
春天来了，天气变暖了。
Spring is here; the weather has turned warm.
Discussing a business schedule
我们计划在明年春天发布新产品。
We plan to release the new product next spring.
زمینه فرهنگی
Spring is synonymous with the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival), the most vital holiday in China. Historically, it signaled the time for farmers to begin planting, making it a symbol of survival and prosperity. In modern slang, 'spring' (chun) can also cheekily refer to romantic feelings or the 'awakening' of the heart.
The 'Coming of Age' Secret
In literature, `春天` is often used as a metaphor for youth. If you call someone 'the spring of the team,' you're calling them the fresh energy!
Watch the 'Spring Heart'
Be careful with the phrase `发春` (fā chūn). While it literally means 'starting spring,' it actually refers to animals in heat or humans being overly flirtatious!
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- The standard Chinese word for the season of spring.
- Combines 'spring' and 'day' to describe the time of year.
- Symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and the start of the lunar calendar.
What It Means
春天 (chūntiān) is the most common way to say 'spring'. The character 春 (chūn) represents the season itself. The character 天 (tiān) means day or sky. Together, they describe the entire season of rebirth. It is a time of warmth after a long winter. It is the most beloved season in Chinese culture.
How To Use It
Use it just like you use the word 'spring' in English. You can say you like it or describe the weather. Put it at the start of a sentence to set the time. For example, 春天来了 (Spring has arrived). You can also use it as an adjective for clothes or food. It is a very flexible and 'safe' word for any conversation.
When To Use It
Use it when discussing travel plans or the weather. It is perfect for small talk with neighbors. Use it when you see the first flower blooming. It is great for social media captions of cherry blossoms. If you are feeling poetic, use it to describe a new beginning. It works in business when discussing Q1 or seasonal launches.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it to mean 'a spring' (the metal coil). That is a different word entirely! Do not use it if you are actually in the middle of a heatwave. People might think you are being sarcastic or just confused. Also, avoid using it to describe a person's age. In Chinese, we use 'years' or 'winters' for that, not 'springs'.
Cultural Background
Spring is the most important season in China. The Lunar New Year is actually called the 'Spring Festival' or 春节. It marks the end of winter and the start of farming. There is a famous saying: 'The whole year's work depends on a good start in spring.' It is a symbol of hope, youth, and even love. If someone is 'having their spring,' it might mean they are falling in love!
Common Variations
Sometimes people just say 春 (chūn) in poems or formal titles. You might hear 春季 (chūnjì) in weather reports or academic settings. If you want to sound very trendy, you can talk about 春困 (chūn kùn). This refers to that sleepy, lazy feeling people get when the weather warms up. We have all been there during a long afternoon meeting!
نکات کاربردی
Very safe and neutral. No major social pitfalls, but avoid the 'animal in heat' slang mentioned in the tips.
The 'Coming of Age' Secret
In literature, `春天` is often used as a metaphor for youth. If you call someone 'the spring of the team,' you're calling them the fresh energy!
Watch the 'Spring Heart'
Be careful with the phrase `发春` (fā chūn). While it literally means 'starting spring,' it actually refers to animals in heat or humans being overly flirtatious!
The First Day
Chinese people follow 'Li Chun' (立春), the solar term marking the start of spring, which usually falls around February 4th, even if it's still freezing!
مثالها
6我最喜欢春天。
I like spring the best.
A simple, direct way to express a preference.
春天来了，天气变暖了。
Spring is here; the weather has turned warm.
Common small talk for neighbors or colleagues.
我们计划在明年春天发布新产品。
We plan to release the new product next spring.
Used as a time marker in a professional setting.
春天的北京真的很美！
Beijing in spring is truly beautiful!
Perfect for a travel update or social media post.
春天到了，我的鼻子也‘醒’了。
Spring is here, and my nose has 'woken up' too.
A funny way to talk about seasonal allergies.
冬天的尽头就是春天。
At the end of winter is spring.
A metaphor used to say that hard times will pass.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence about the season.
___ 到了，花都开了。
春天 (Spring) is the only word that fits the context of flowers blooming.
Complete the sentence to say you like this season.
我不喜欢冬天，我喜欢 ___。
The sentence contrasts winter with another season, making '春天' (spring) the logical choice.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Spring'
Used in texts and with family.
春天真美！
Standard daily conversation.
春天来了。
Used in news or literature (often as 春季).
春季气候宜人。
When to say 春天
Small Talk
Weather is nice!
Travel Planning
Visiting Japan in April.
Fashion
Spring collection.
Holidays
Spring Festival.
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینها___ 到了，花都开了。
春天 (Spring) is the only word that fits the context of flowers blooming.
我不喜欢冬天，我喜欢 ___。
The sentence contrasts winter with another season, making '春天' (spring) the logical choice.
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سوالات متداول
10 سوالPrimarily, yes. However, it can also metaphorically mean a period of happiness or success after a struggle, like 他的春天到了 (His spring has arrived).
You can, but it's usually part of a compound word like 春节 (Spring Festival) or in poetry. In daily speech, 春天 is much more natural.
The most common way is 春天快到了 (Chūntiān kuài dào le) or 春天要来了 (Chūntiān yào lái le).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandma, or a stranger on the street without any issue.
春天 is the common name for the season. 春季 (chūnjì) is more technical, like 'the spring quarter' or 'the spring season' in a report.
You can say: 你最喜欢哪个季节？ (Nǐ zuì xǐhuān nǎge jìjié?). They might answer with 春天.
Many! A common one is 春暖花开 (chūn nuǎn huā kāi), which means 'spring warms and flowers bloom,' used to describe beautiful weather.
Not directly, but you can say someone is 满面春风 (mǎn miàn chūn fēng), meaning they have a face like a spring breeze—beaming with happiness.
The word is the same, but the feeling is different. In the north, 春天 is short and dusty; in the south, it is long and rainy.
Yes, you would see signs like 春季特卖 (Spring Special Sale) or 春天折扣 (Spring Discount).
عبارات مرتبط
春节 (Spring Festival)
春假 (Spring break)
春暖花开 (Warm spring and blooming flowers)
立春 (Start of Spring solar term)
