Definition
盛夏 (shèngxià) refers to the hottest part of summer, the peak of the season. It is a time-of-year noun, unlike 暑假 (shǔjià), which means 'summer vacation' — a period of time off from school or work.
noun
midsummerthe height of summer
Examples
- 盛夏，。shèng xià shíjié, héhuā shèngkāi.In midsummer, lotus flowers bloom in full.
- 盛夏，。Běifāng de shèng xià suīrán yánrè, dàn zǎowǎn hěn liángshuǎng.Although midsummer in the north is hot, mornings and evenings are cool.
- 盛夏。Tāmen jìhuà zài shèng xià qù hǎibiān dùjià.They plan to go to the seaside for vacation in midsummer.
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