秋高气爽
qiū gāo qì shuǎng
Pleasant autumn weather · trad. 秋高氣爽
Autumn weather is often described as clear and invigorating. The sky appears particularly high and the air feels crisp and pleasant.
What does 秋高气爽 (qiū gāo qì shuǎng) mean?
秋高气爽 (qiū gāo qì shuǎng) means "pleasant autumn weather" in English. Word for word, it breaks down as "autumn high air refreshing."
Character by character
- 秋 qiū autumn
- 高 gāo high
- 气 qì air, atmosphere
- 爽 shuǎng refreshing, crisp
When to use it
Describes the ideal weather conditions typical of autumn, characterized by clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and a refreshing atmosphere. It is a common and positive descriptive term.
Example
在秋高气爽的日子里,我和同学们去郊游。
Zài qiū gāo qì shuǎng de rìzi li, wǒ hé tóngxuémen qù jiāoyóu.
On a day with clear autumn skies and crisp air, my classmates and I went on an outing.
Pro tip: The 'high' in this idiom refers to the perception of a vast, clear sky, not necessarily high temperatures or altitude.
Related idioms
倾盆大雨 · Heavy downpour清清楚楚 · Extreme clarity and distinctness取长补短 · Leveraging strengths and weaknesses
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