The last of the four seasons; traditionally referring to the period from the beginning of winter to the beginning of spring.

The coldest season of the year, which in China usually refers to the three months between the beginning of winter and the beginning of spring.

The 22nd solar term of the year, usually occurring around December 22nd; it is the day with the shortest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.

clothing worn during the winter season; also called [[冬衣|冬衣|dong1 yi1]]

winter; the winter season

a severe or very cold winter; the depths of winter

Abbreviation for [[冬季奥林匹克运动会|冬季奧林匹克運動會|dong1 ji4 ao4 lin2 pi3 ke4 yun4 dong4 hui4]].

wax gourd (Benincasa hispida); a large, cylindrical vegetable with a green skin covered in white powder and white flesh used in cooking

To pass the winter season; to survive or get through the cold winter months (of people, animals, or plants)

The 19th of the [[二十四节气|二十四節氣|er4 shi2 si4 jie2 qi4]], traditionally considered the beginning of winter, occurring around November 7th or 8th

hibernation; to hibernate; a state of inactivity or sleep used by animals to survive the winter

thick wheat flour noodles of Japanese origin

To pass or live through the winter; specifically used when describing how plants, insects, livestock, or germs survive the cold season.

to enter the winter season; the beginning of winter

The beginning of winter, specifically referring to the tenth month of the lunar calendar

training sessions or a period of training conducted during the winter season

midwinter; the coldest part of winter; the depth of winter

the four seasons of the year; spring, summer, autumn, and winter; a whole year

the season of winter; the winter time

an extremely cold winter; midwinter

A perennial herb (Ophiopogon japonicus or Liriope graminifolia) whose tuber is used in Chinese medicine; also called [[麦门冬|麥門冬|mai4 men2 dong1]]

to swim outdoors during the winter; winter outdoor swimming

Wheat sown in the late fall or early winter and harvested in the spring or summer of the following year.

A type of fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine that grows within the larvae of insects during the winter and sprouts a stalk from the head in the summer.

general term for mushrooms harvested in winter, including shiitake, button, and straw mushrooms; specifically refers to high-quality winter-harvested shiitake (donko) with thick flesh

clothing worn during the winter season

an evergreen tree with serrated leaves, small purple-red flowers, and red berries; parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine and its wood is used for its toughness

winter bamboo shoots; these are harvested in winter before they sprout from the ground and are prized for being smaller and more tender than other varieties

warm in winter and cool in summer; describes an ideal climate or comfortable living environment with moderate temperatures year-round

The idle days during winter when there is little farm work to be done.

The coldest time of the year; specifically refers to the twelfth month of the lunar calendar or the peak of winter in general

The coldest part of winter; the middle of winter.

The act of studying or attending classes during the winter

honeysuckle; an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers that open white and turn yellow, used in traditional medicine

wheat that is planted in late autumn, survives the winter, and is harvested in the spring or early summer

winter security measures, specifically increased police patrols and community watch efforts near the end of the year to prevent theft and robbery; in Taiwan, now referred to as [[春安工作|春安工作|chun1 an1 gong1 zuo4]]

winter plowing; to plow or till farmland during the winter

Asparagus cochinchinensis, a perennial climbing plant used in traditional medicine; its fleshy tuberous roots are used for their cooling, cough-relieving, and diuretic properties

The eleventh month of the lunar year; the month in which the winter solstice occurs.

preserved dried cabbage or mustard greens, usually pickled with salt and garlic

The Winter Solstice; the 22nd of the 24 solar terms, typically falling around December 22nd; also refers to the traditional festival celebrated on this day.

(abbreviation) the winter sports games; winter games

to store crops or food during the winter season to prepare for the coming year

sound of bells, dripping water, or metal objects clinking together; tinkle; jingle

The former residence of the Russian Tsars in Saint Petersburg, built in the mid-18th century and now housing the Hermitage Museum.

(literary) the three months of the winter season; specifically the 10th, 11th, and 12th months of the lunar calendar; can also refer to the 12th month specifically

to irrigate farmland in winter to preserve soil moisture and improve soil quality for spring sowing in the spring

to treat winter diseases during the summer season, a traditional Chinese medicine principle for ailments that worsen in cold weather