秋
autumn; harvest season; year; period; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesnoun
autumn; fall; season between summer and winter
Refers to the third season of the year, typically associated with falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and harvest.
Autumn is my favorite season.
In late autumn, the leaves all turn yellow.
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The autumn sky is clear and the air is crisp, perfect for outdoor activities.
Autumn winds and falling leaves create a beautiful scene.
We plan to travel to Beijing in autumn.
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harvest season; time when crops ripen
Refers to the season when crops are ready to be harvested.
This year's wheat harvest is very good.
During the main harvest season, farmers are all very busy.
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There's a scene of autumn harvest in the fields.
Harvesting in autumn and storing in winter is a traditional agricultural pattern.
They are preparing for autumn plowing.
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year; years; period of time
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts to refer to a year or a period of years.
The wind and moon remain the same through thousands of autumns.
One day apart feels like three years.
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As time flows, several springs and autumns have passed.
He has lived here for three years.
Life has few autumns of coolness; we should cherish time.
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period; time; era (often negative)
Often refers to a difficult, critical, or troubled period.
This is a troubled time; we need to be extra careful.
The country is in a critical period of survival or destruction.
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During that turbulent period, many people became homeless.
During the economic crisis period, enterprises face severe challenges.
He encountered many difficulties during the troubled period of his life.
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surname; family name
Refers to the surname Qiu.
My teacher's surname is Qiu.
Mr. Qiu is a famous writer.
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The surname Qiu is not very common in China.
Miss Qiu, may I ask your surname?
The Qiu family has a long history.
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swing; playground equipment for swinging
Used in the compound word 秋千 (qiū qiān) meaning 'swing'.
The children are swinging on the swing in the park.
She loved playing on the swing when she was little.
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Swings are essential facilities in many amusement parks.
There's a simple swing hanging from the tree.
Two little girls take turns swinging on the swing.