yī yuè
january
January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. In Chinese, it's referred to as '一月' (yī yuè), where '一' means 'one' and '月' means 'month', indicating that it is the first month. This term is commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin to denote this specific time of year, often associated with the cold winter season in many regions.
Yī yuè shì xīn nián de kāishǐ.
January is the start of the New Year.
This phrase highlights the significance of January as the beginning of the year, which is a common perspective in many cultures.
Wǒ zài yī yuè qù lǚxíng.
I travel in January.
This phrase indicates a specific time when the speaker plans to travel, emphasizing the month of January.
Yī yuè de tiānqì tōngcháng hěn lěng.
The weather in January is usually cold.
This phrase describes the typical weather conditions experienced in January, which is notable for its cold temperatures in many regions.