冬 (dōng) - winter & the coldest season of the year
冬 · dōng
winter;
the coldest season of the year;
used phonetically in some words.
winterthe coldest season of the yearused phonetically in some words.
Usage highlights
winterwinter solsticewinter vacationwinter jasminewinter melonearly winter
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Winter is cold (冬天很冷).
- Winter vacation (寒假) is coming.
- Winter solstice (冬至) is an important festival.
- Winter jasmine (冬青) blooms in cold weather.
Collocations
- winter(冬天)
- winter solstice(冬至)
- winter vacation(寒假)
- winter jasmine(冬青)
- winter melon(冬瓜)
- early winter(初冬)
Idioms
- Pass the winter days by basking in the sun(冬日可爱)
- Summer stove and winter fan — untimely(夏炉冬扇)
- Pass ten winters and ten summers — many years(十冬腊月)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese culture, winter is associated with rest, storage, and introspection.
- The Winter Solstice (冬至) is one of the 24 solar terms and an important festival for family reunions.
- Winter is the last season in the cycle of four seasons, representing completion and the beginning of a new cycle.