Definition
冷飕飕 is a reduplicative adjective (ABB pattern) that describes a sharp, penetrating cold, usually from wind or draft. It's more vivid than just 冷 — it conveys the sensory feeling of cold air hitting you, like a chilly breeze. The ABB form adds a descriptive, almost onomatopoeic quality. You can use it with 的 (冷飕飕的) as a predicate or adverbial modifier.
r.f.
(of wind or draft) chillingbitingly cold
Examples
- ，冷飕飕。Wàimiàn guā zhe fēng, lěng sōu sōu de.The wind is blowing outside — it's bitingly cold.
- ，冷飕飕。Zhè jiān wūzi méiyǒu nuǎnqì, gǎnjué lěng sōu sōu de.This room has no heating — it feels chilly.
- 冷飕飕，。Yí zhèn lěng sōu sōu de hánfēng chuī guòlái, wǒ bùjīn dǎ le ge duōsuo.A biting cold wind blew over, and I couldn't help shivering.
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