九月
jiǔ yuè
September
九月 (jiǔyuè) is the standard way to say “September” in Mandarin Chinese. It literally means “ninth month” and is used in all contexts when referring to the ninth month of the year.
What does 九月 (jiǔ yuè) mean?
九月 (jiǔ yuè) means “september” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “nine month.”
When to use it
Neutral and universally understood. Months in Chinese are straightforward: number + 月. There are no formal or informal alternatives for the month names themselves.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “jee-OH yweh.” The first syllable has a dipping (third) tone, and the second is a falling (fourth) tone.
Other ways to say it
- 一月yí yuèJanuary
- 十月shí yuèOctober
- 这个月zhège yuèthis month
Examples
九月是开学的季节。
jiǔ yuè shì kāixué de jìjié.
September is the season for school to start.
我的生日在九月。
wǒ de shēngrì zài jiǔ yuè.
My birthday is in September.
我们计划九月去旅行。
wǒmen jìhuà jiǔ yuè qù lǚxíng.
We plan to travel in September.
Pro tip: Chinese month names are very logical: simply combine the number of the month with 月 (yuè), meaning “month.”
Related phrases
七月 · July八月 · August十月 · October
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