Chinese

chūxià
Meaning: early summer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

初
夏

Example sentences

The early summer sun is exceptionally bright.
每年初夏,江南地區都會進入漫長的梅雨季節。
每年初夏,江南地区都会进入漫长的梅雨季节。
Every year in early summer, the regions south of the Yangtze River enter the long plum rain season.

Usage Notes

Refers to the beginning of the summer season, usually around the 4th month of the lunar calendar.

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