Weather in Chinese
The Chinese word for "weather" is 天气 (tiān qì). Below are 48 Chinese words for weather, each with pinyin, English and its level in the new HSK 3.0 word list. They cover HSK 1 to HSK 7-9, in the order a learner meets them.
The 10 words to learn first
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 天气 | tiān qì | weather | 1 |
| 晴 | qíng | clear (weather) | 2 |
| 阴 | yīn | overcast; cloudy | 2 |
| 雨 | yǔ | rain | 1 |
| 雪 | xuě | snow | 1 |
| 风 | fēng | wind | 3 |
| 热 | rè | hot | 1 |
| 冷 | lěng | cold | 1 |
| 下雨 | xià yǔ | to rain | 1 |
| 太阳 | tài yang | sun | 3 |
Health and Weather HSK 2 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生病 | shēng bìng | to fall ill | 1 |
| 生日 | shēng rì | birthday | 2 |
| 要 | yào | to want; to need; will; important | 1 |
| 可以 | kě yǐ | can; may | 1 |
| 可能 | kě néng | might; possible | 2 |
Seasons, Weather & Time Words HSK 3 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 春 | chūn | spring (season) | – |
| 夏 | xià | summer | – |
| 秋 | qiū | autumn; fall | – |
| 冬 | dōng | winter | – |
| 季节 | jì jié | season | 3 |
| 刮 | guā | to blow (of wind); to scrape | 3 |
| 周末 | zhōu mò | weekend | 3 |
| 最近 | zuì jìn | recently | 3 |
| 过去 | guò qù | (in the) past | 2 |
| 刚才 | gāng cái | just now | 3 |
| 一会儿 | yī huì r | a moment | 2 |
Seasons and Days Away HSK 3 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 春天 | chūn tiān | spring | 3 |
| 夏天 | xià tiān | summer | 3 |
| 秋天 | qiū tiān | autumn; fall | 3 |
| 冬天 | dōng tiān | winter | 3 |
| 四季 | sì jì | the four seasons | 3 |
| 前天 | qián tiān | the day before yesterday | 3 |
| 后天 | hòu tiān | the day after tomorrow | 3 |
| 前年 | qián nián | the year before last | 3 |
| 后年 | hòu nián | the year after next | 3 |
| 好久 | hǎo jiǔ | a long time; ages | 3 |
| 不久 | bù jiǔ | not long; soon (after) | 3 |
| 半天 | bàn tiān | half a day; a long while (informal) | 3 |
Nature & climate HSK 4 lesson
| Chinese | Pinyin | English | HSK 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 自然 | zì rán | nature; natural | 4 |
| 气候 | qì hòu | climate | 4 |
| 风景 | fēng jǐng | scenery/landscape | 4 |
| 阳光 | yáng guāng | sunshine | 4 |
| 温度 | wēn dù | temperature | 4 |
| 干燥 | gān zào | dry (weather/climate) | 6 |
| 湿润 | shī rùn | moist/humid | 7-9 |
| 暖和 | nuǎn huo | pleasantly warm | 4 |
| 凉快 | liáng kuai | pleasantly cool | 3 |
| 海洋 | hǎi yáng | ocean/sea | 4 |
Every word links to its dictionary entry, with audio, example sentences and stroke order. The words are grouped by the GraphChinese lesson that teaches them, so a few in each group belong to the lesson and sit a little outside the topic.
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- nature and animals
- shopping and money
- directions
- greetings and everyday phrases
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- house and home
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "weather" in Chinese?
天气 (tiān qì), meaning "weather". The most common words in this topic are 天气 (tiān qì, weather), 晴 (qíng, clear (weather)), 阴 (yīn, overcast), 雨 (yǔ, rain).
How many Chinese words for weather do I need?
This page lists 48, from HSK 1 to HSK 7-9. The 10 at the top are enough to start; the rest follow level by level.
What do the HSK levels on this page mean?
Each word shows where the new HSK 3.0 word list places it, from level 1 to the 7-9 band. A dash means the word is taught in the course and is not on the HSK 3.0 list. HSK 3.0, complete.
How do I pronounce these words?
The pinyin beside each word gives the sound and the tone. Each word links to its dictionary entry, where you can hear it. If the tone marks are new to you, start with the four tones, explained.
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