Chinese
shíjié
Meaning: season; time; occasion
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

時節
時
節
时节
时
节

Example sentences

Now is the best season for viewing flowers.
秋天是收割小麥的最佳時節。
秋天是收割小麦的最佳时节。
Autumn is the best time to harvest wheat.
清明時節,許多人會返鄉祭祖。
清明时节,许多人会返乡祭祖。
During the Qingming Festival, many people return to their hometowns to worship their ancestors.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific time of year, often associated with weather, festivals, or natural phenomena.

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