八月份

bā yuè fèn
August

八月份是一年中最热的月份之一。

August is one of the hottest months of the year.


general

The eighth month of the Gregorian calendar, often associated with summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

我们计划在八月份去海边度假。

We plan to go on a beach vacation in August.

In Chinese, months are often referred to as '月份' (yuèfèn) to specify the month of the year.

Collocations

八月份的天气August weather八月份的假期August vacation

Synonyms

Related Phrases

八月十五phrase
Mid-Autumn Festival (which often falls in September but is traditionally associated with the eighth lunar month)

Pro Tip

Seasonal Context

In China, August is typically a hot and humid month, especially in southern regions, and is a popular time for summer vacations.

Word Origin

Derived from '八' (bā, eight) and '月份' (yuèfèn, month), literally meaning 'the eighth month'.

Usage Notes

In Chinese, '八月份' is commonly used to refer to the month of August in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used in scheduling, planning, and describing seasonal activities.

Word Breakdown

eight
root
+
月份
month
root
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