气候
全球气候变化正在影响我们的生活方式。
Global climate change is affecting our way of life.
The long-term weather patterns and atmospheric conditions of a region, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
中国的气候多样，从北方的寒冷到南方的潮湿热带气候。
China's climate is diverse, ranging from the cold north to the humid tropical south.
The term '气候' refers to the average weather conditions over a long period, unlike '天气' (weather), which refers to short-term conditions.
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Pro Tip
Climate vs. Weather
Remember that '气候' refers to long-term patterns, while '天气' refers to short-term conditions.
Word Origin
Derived from '气' (qi, meaning air or atmosphere) and '候' (hou, meaning season or time).
Usage Notes
In Chinese, '气候' is distinct from '天气' (weather), which refers to short-term atmospheric conditions. '气候' is used for long-term patterns.