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How do you say cold in Chinese? 冷 Chinese pronunciation, 冷 Chinese learning

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Learning Chinese: How to Say "Cold" in Chinese

Chinese Characters:
Pinyin: lěng
Pronunciation: leng3
English Translation: Cold

Usage:

"冷 (lěng)" is the most common way to say "cold" in Chinese. It can be used to describe the weather, a person's body temperature, or food and drinks.

Examples:

  • Weather:

    • Chinese: 今天很冷。
    • Pinyin: Jīntiān hěn lěng.
    • English: It's cold today.
  • Body temperature:

    • Chinese: 我觉得有点冷。
    • Pinyin: Wǒ juédé yǒudiǎn lěng.
    • English: I feel a little cold.
  • Food and drinks:

    • Chinese: 这杯咖啡已经冷了。
    • Pinyin: Zhè bēi kāfēi yǐjīng lěng le.
    • English: This cup of coffee is cold now.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "冷 (lěng)" that you may hear:

  • 寒冷 (hánlěng): A more formal way to say "cold."
  • 冰凉 (bīngliáng): To describe something that is cold and refreshing.
  • 冻 (dòng): To describe something that is frozen or very cold.

Tips for Learning:

  • Practice saying "冷 (lěng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
  • Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "cold" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
  • Use "冷 (lěng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

  • "冷 (lěng)" can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is aloof or indifferent.
  • To say "I'm cold," you can say "我冷 (wǒ lěng)."
  • To say "It's too cold," you can say "太冷了 (tài lěng le)."
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