气候

qìhòu

HSK 4

气候 — qìhòu

1. climate (meteorology); the long-term weather patterns of a region

   这里的气候很好，夏天不太热。 zhèlǐ de qìhòu hěn hǎo xiàtiān bù tài rè — The climate here is very nice; summers are not too hot.

2. (figurative) climate; prevailing conditions or atmosphere in social, political, or organizational contexts

   公司内部产生了保守的气候，不鼓励创新。 gōngsī nèibù chǎnshēng le bǎoshǒu de qìhòu bù gǔlì chuàngxīn — A conservative climate has developed inside the company; innovation is not encouraged.