春季

春 (chūn) means 'spring' and 季 (jì) means 'season.' Together, 春季 (chūn jì) refers to the season of spring, characterized by warmer weather, blooming flowers, and the awakening of nature after winter.

The character 春 combines 日 (sun) and 屯 (to gather or sprout), symbolizing the sun's return and the sprouting of life. 季 originally meant 'a period' or 'season,' and it is also used in words like 秋季 (autumn) and 冬季 (winter).

春 is often associated with renewal and growth in Chinese culture. 春季 is commonly used in calendars, weather reports, and seasonal expressions like 春暖花開 (spring warmth and blooming flowers). It is also used in idioms and poetry to evoke feelings of hope and vitality.