The Chinese word "七月" (qīyuè), meaning "July," is formed through a logical and transparent compounding process. It combines the cardinal number "七" (qī), meaning "seven," with the noun "月" (yuè), meaning "month" or "moon." This structure follows the standard Sino-Tibetan linguistic pattern for naming months, where the numerical sequence (first month, second month, etc.) directly corresponds to the lunar or modern Gregorian calendar order, making "seventh month" the literal and functional meaning.