Definition
热带 (rè dài) refers to the tropics, the equatorial zone between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, known for its hot, humid climate. It contrasts with 温带 (wēn dài), the temperate zone with moderate seasonal temperatures. As an attributive, 热带 means 'tropical' (e.g., 热带气候 tropical climate).
noun
the tropics (the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn)(attributive) tropical
Examples
- 热带。Wǒ míngnián xiǎng qù rè dài lǚyóu.I want to travel to the tropics next year.
- 热带。rè dài dìqū yǒu hěn duō wǒmen méi jiàn guò de zhíwù.The tropics have many plants we haven't seen before.
- 热带。Zhèlǐ de rè dài qìhòu ràng wǒ hěn bù xíguàn.The tropical climate here makes me very uncomfortable.
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