Definition
气候 (qìhòu) refers to a region's long-term weather patterns (climate), unlike 天气 (tiānqì), which means day-to-day weather. It also has a figurative use for the general atmosphere or conditions in a social or political setting (e.g., 经济气候 economic climate).
noun
climate (weather conditions of a region)(figurative) atmosphereenvironment (in social or political contexts)
Measure word · 种
Examples
- 气候。Zhèlǐ de qì hòu hěn shìhé zhòng píngguǒ.The climate here is very suitable for growing apples.
- 气候。Shìjiè shàng yǒu hěn duō zhǒng qì hòu.There are many kinds of climates in the world.
- 气候。Mùqián de jīngjì qì hòu bú tài lèguān.The current economic climate is not very optimistic.
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