夏 (xià) - Summer — the second season of the year, & also refers to the Xia dynasty, the first

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xià ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

夏 · xià

Summer — the second season of the year, characterized by warmth;

also refers to the Xia dynasty, the first dynasty in traditional Chinese history;

a common Chinese surname.

Summer — the second season of the year,also refers to the Xia dynasty, the firsta common Chinese surname.

Usage highlights

SummerXia dynastySummer vacationHuaxiaSummer solsticeSummer heat

Synonyms

  • 暑— summer heat
  • 华夏— ancient name for China

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Summer is hot and humid (夏天).
  • The Xia dynasty is the first dynasty in Chinese history (夏朝).
  • This is a summer vacation (暑假).
  • Chinese civilization is also called Huaxia (华夏).

Collocations

  • Summer(夏天)
  • Xia dynasty(夏朝)
  • Summer vacation(暑假)
  • Huaxia (华夏) - ancient name for China
  • Summer solstice(夏至)
  • Summer heat(暑夏)

Idioms

  • To ask about winter and summer(问寒问暖)
  • The three sages of Xia(夏三贤)
  • The summer furnace and winter fan (夏炉冬扇) - inappropriate for the season

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Xia dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BCE) is considered the first dynasty in Chinese historiography, though its existence is partly legendary.
  • Summer (夏) is one of the four seasons in the traditional Chinese calendar, associated with fire element and growth.
  • The term 'Huaxia' (华夏) is an ancient name for China and the Han Chinese civilization.

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