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夏天
xiàtiān
Description
夏天是一年里最热的季节，很多人喜欢去海边或者游泳。
Summer is the hottest season of the year, and many people like to go to the beach or swim.
Meanings
夏天xiàtiān
summer; the summer season
夏天很热，我常常喝冰水。
Summer is hot, so I often drink ice water.
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Notes
- Etymology
夏 (summer) + 天 (day/season), a common pattern like 春天, 秋天, 冬天.
- Nuance
夏天 is the everyday word; 夏季 is more formal or written.
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