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夏天
xiàtiān
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- xiàtiān
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- 夏天
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- 夏天
1 · noun
The season after spring and before autumn.
春天之后、秋天之前的季节。
Use in summer; temperatures and rainy periods differ by region.
The museum is cooler than the park in summer.
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夏天博物馆比公园凉快。
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2 · noun
The season after spring and before autumn.
春天之后、秋天之前的季节。
Weather and calendar months associated with summer vary by region. These examples describe personal experiences or plans.
I learned to swim last summer.
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去年夏天，我学会了游泳。
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This summer, she wants to sort out the photos her grandfather left behind.
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她想在这个夏天整理好爷爷留下的照片。
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