syu2 kei4暑期
Jyutpingsyu2 kei4
Yalesyú kèih
Definition
Summer vacation time; the period of summer break.
neutraltimeschool
How it's used
暑期 functions as a formal or semi-formal time marker, often appearing in names of programs or official schedules. While 暑假 is the standard noun for the summer break itself, 暑期 is used as an adjective to modify nouns like courses, activities, or internships. It carries a slightly more organized or institutional tone compared to the casual 暑假.
Examples
Where will you go to have fun during the summer vacation?
I signed up for a summer class to learn how to swim.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 暑期 as a noun to mean the break itself, but it is primarily a modifier. Use 暑假 when referring to the period of time off school, and reserve 暑期 for describing things that happen during that period.
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