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How to Say “February” in Chinese

二月
èr yuè
February
A couple admires early plum blossoms in late winter, illustrating “february” in Chinese: 二月 (èr yuè)

二月 (èryuè) is the Mandarin Chinese word for February. It is formed by combining 二 (èr, "two") and 月 (yuè, "month").

What does 二月 (èr yuè) mean?

二月 (èr yuè) means “february” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “two month.”

When to use it

Neutral and commonly used. All months in Chinese follow the pattern of a number followed by 月 (yuè), so it's always appropriate.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “err-YWEH.” The first syllable has a falling tone, and the second has a falling-rising tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 一月yī yuèJanuary
  • 三月sān yuèMarch
  • 月份yuèfenmonth (general term)

Examples

二月有28天。
èr yuè yǒu 28 tiān.
February has 28 days.
我的生日在二月。
wǒ de shēngrì zài èr yuè.
My birthday is in February.
春天通常从三月开始。
chūntiān tōngcháng cóng sān yuè kāishǐ.
Spring usually starts in March.
Pro tip: Chinese months are straightforward: just put the number of the month before 月 (yuè). For example, January is 一月 (yīyuè), and December is 十二月 (shí'èryuè).

Related phrases

月份 · Months一月 · January三月 · March

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