How to Say ‘Weather’ in Simplified Chinese
天气
tiān qì
[tyen-chee]
💬 Usage Tip: [天气] means "weather." It is a very common topic word and appears in lots of everyday small talk.
🇨🇳 In China: Weather talk is absolutely a thing in China too—safe, easy, and useful with neighbors, coworkers, or shopkeepers.
Phrase Breakdown
天气
tiān qì
[tyen-chee]
weather
A common topic for small talk, especially with neighbors.
我常跟邻居聊天气。
I often talk about the weather with my neighbor.
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