秋高气爽
秋高气爽 (qiū gāo qì shuǎng) literally means “clear and crisp autumn” and expresses “refreshing and pleasant”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving life philosophy.
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Refreshing and pleasant
Pronunciation: qiū gāo qì shuǎng Literal meaning: Clear and crisp autumn
Origin & Usage
Autumn (秋) high (高), air (气) crisp (爽). 秋高 describes something specific to the season in northern China: the summer haze clears, the cloud base lifts, and the sky reads as much further away than it did in July. The phrase is a weather report and a mood in one, and Chinese treats this particular combination as the best weather of the year. It appears in forecasts, tourism copy and the standard opening of a letter written in September.
Examples
English: "On a clear autumn day, the sky was bright and the air crisp, making it perfect for a picnic."
Chinese: 在秋高气爽的日子里，我们去野餐。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 秋高气爽 mean in English?
秋高气爽 (qiū gāo qì shuǎng) literally translates to “Clear and crisp autumn” and is used to express “Refreshing and pleasant”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Life Philosophy category.
When is 秋高气爽 used?
Situation: On a clear autumn day, the sky was bright and the air crisp, making it perfect for a picnic.
What is the pinyin for 秋高气爽?
The pinyin pronunciation for 秋高气爽 is “qiū gāo qì shuǎng”.