暑 (shǔ) - Summer heat & hot weather

暑Tone 3

shǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

姝树

暑 · shǔ

Summer heat;

hot weather;

the hottest period of summer;

one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese calendar (Great Heat).

Summer heathot weatherthe hottest period of summer

Usage highlights

Summer heatHeatstrokePrevent heatstrokeEscape the heatSummer resortHot summer

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 寒— cold; winter
  • 凉— cool

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The summer heat is intense (暑热).
  • We need to prevent heatstroke (防暑).
  • The hottest period is called the Great Heat solar term (大暑).
  • This is a summer resort for escaping the heat (避暑胜地).

Collocations

  • Summer heat(暑热)
  • Heatstroke(中暑)
  • Prevent heatstroke(防暑)
  • Escape the heat(避暑)
  • Summer resort(避暑胜地)
  • Hot summer(酷暑)

Idioms

  • To endure cold and heat(寒来暑往)
  • Hot as fire, scorching as summer(火伞高张，流金铄石)
  • The oppressive summer heat(暑气逼人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 暑 represents one of the key concepts in traditional Chinese medicine regarding seasonal influences on health.
  • In the 24 solar terms, 小暑 (Slight Heat) and 大暑 (Great Heat) mark the hottest periods of the year.
  • The character reflects the ancient Chinese understanding of climate and its impact on agricultural cycles and daily life.

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