B1 noun Neutral 1 min read

季度

jidu /t͡ɕi²¹⁴tu⁵⁵/
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Jidu refers to a three-month period, commonly used to divide the year into four quarters for reporting and planning.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • A quarter of a year.
  • Used in business, economics, and daily life.
  • Divides the year into four three-month periods.

Overview

“季度”是一个常用的中文名词，指的是一年中的三个月为一个周期的时间单位。一年通常被划分为四个季度，即第一季度（春季）、第二季度（夏季）、第三季度（秋季）和第四季度（冬季）。这个词在商业、经济、统计以及日常生活中都非常普遍，用来标记和衡量时间。例如，公司会公布季度财报，政府会发布季度经济数据。

“季度”通常与数字连用，表示具体的季度编号，如“第一季度”、“第二季度”等。它也可以单独使用，或者与表示时间长度的词语搭配，如“每季度”、“本季度”、“下季度”等。在描述事件或活动时，常与“开始”、“结束”、“发布”、“报告”、“增长”、“下降”等动词搭配使用。

Examples

1

我们将在本季度完成这个项目。

everyday

We will complete this project this quarter.

2

公司公布了第一季度的财务数据。

formal

The company announced its financial data for the first quarter.

3

下个季度有什么安排吗？

informal

Are there any plans for the next quarter?

4

该研究报告对过去四个季度的市场趋势进行了分析。

academic

This research report analyzes market trends over the past four quarters.

Common Collocations

第一季度 First quarter
第二季度 Second quarter
第三季度 Third quarter
第四季度 Fourth quarter
本季度 This quarter
下季度 Next quarter
上季度 Last quarter
季度报告 Quarterly report
季度财报 Quarterly financial report
季度销售额 Quarterly sales

Common Phrases

第一季度

First quarter

季度报告

Quarterly report

本季度

This quarter

Often Confused With

季度 vs 季节 (jìjié)

'季节' refers to the natural seasons (spring, summer, autumn, winter) based on climate. '季度' is a fixed, calendar-based division of the year into four three-month periods, primarily used for business and statistical purposes.

Grammar Patterns

数字 + 季度 (e.g., 第一季度) 本/下/上 + 季度 (e.g., 本季度) 季度 + 报告/数据/增长 (e.g., 季度报告) 每 + 季度 (e.g., 每季度)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The term '季度' is neutral in formality and widely used across various domains, especially in business, finance, and economics. It's important to specify which quarter (first, second, etc.) when clarity is needed. The context usually makes it clear whether it refers to a calendar year or a fiscal year.

Common Mistakes

Learners might sometimes confuse '季度' (quarter of a year) with '季节' (natural season). Ensure you understand the context to differentiate between a fixed time division for reporting and the natural climate periods.

Tips

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Think of it as a "quarter" of the year

The word '季度' literally means 'season period'. Remember it divides the year into four equal parts, just like a quarter divides a dollar.

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Don't confuse with 'season'

While seasons and quarters often overlap in months, '季度' is a fixed time unit for reporting, whereas '季节' refers to natural climate periods.

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Business reporting cycle

In Chinese business culture, quarterly reports (季度报告) are a standard practice, reflecting a focus on regular performance reviews and planning.

Word Origin

The character '季' (jì) originally referred to the third or last son in a family, and by extension, came to mean 'season' or 'period'. '度' (dù) means 'degree' or 'period'. Together, '季度' forms the concept of a specific period within the year.

Cultural Context

The practice of reporting and analyzing performance on a quarterly basis is deeply ingrained in global business practices, including in Chinese-speaking regions. This reflects a structured approach to monitoring progress and making timely adjustments.

Memory Tip

Think of '季' (jì) sounding like 'key' and '度' (dù) like 'do'. So, the 'key' to 'do' something is to divide the year into four 'key' parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

一年有四个季度。它们分别是第一季度（1-3月）、第二季度（4-6月）、第三季度（7-9月）和第四季度（10-12月）。

“季度”是一个时间单位，指一年中的三个月，与月份和年份相关。而“季节”是指气候上一年中不同的时期，如春季、夏季、秋季、冬季，它与气候变化有关，虽然有时会与季度对应（如第一季度大致对应春季），但侧重点不同。

在商业中，“季度”常用于财务报告（季度财报）、销售业绩分析、目标设定和项目进展评估。公司会定期根据季度来回顾和规划业务。

表达“每个季度”可以用“每季度 (měi jìdù)”或“每个季度 (měi ge jìdù)”。例如，“公司每季度都会发布财报。”

Test Yourself

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这家公司计划在下 ______ 发布新款产品。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 季度

题目描述的是一个中等长度的时间规划（发布新款产品），通常以季度为单位进行规划和发布，比“月”或“周”更合适，也比“年”更具体。

multiple choice

“季度”指的是：

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 一年中的四个三个月的时间段

季度（jìdù）明确指一年中的三个月为一个周期，一年共四个季度。

sentence building

请用“季度”、“报告”、“发布”、“第一”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 发布了第一季度报告。

这是最自然和符合中文表达习惯的句子结构，指在第一季度这个时间段内，发布了相关的报告。

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