Definitions
(noun)
winter
(noun)
beating of a drum
About
The character "冬" originated from an early conceptual representation of conclusion or finality, with its initial forms embodying the idea of a completed cycle, much like the terminus of a year. Over time, this notion became specifically associated with the coldest season, and the character's structure was subsequently enhanced by the addition of the ice radical (冫), which provided a visual cue to the harsh conditions of winter. While its core meaning solidified around denoting the season itself, the ancestral sense of an ending continues to linger in some compound words and phrases, demonstrating a meaningful specialization from a broader abstract idea to a more concrete seasonal reference without entirely shedding its original connotations.
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冬天很寒冷。
冬季雪花飘。
冬天的阳光温暖。
我们在冬天堆雪人。
冬季运动很有趣。
冬至是重要的节气。
冬装需要保暖性好。
在寒冷的冬夜，我喜欢喝热茶。