Definition
冷 (lěng) is the basic, everyday word for 'cold' — used for weather, objects, and feeling cold. It's neutral in register, unlike 寒冷 (hán lěng, very cold / frigid, more formal). 凉 (liáng) means 'cool', a milder degree; 凉快 (liáng kuai) is specifically pleasantly cool (weather).
adjective
cold
Easily confused
- 拎līnlook-aliketo carry in one's hand; to lift up (by a handle or strap)
- 愣lèngsound-alike(verb) to stare blankly, to be stupefied
- 铃línglook-alikebell
- 零línglook-alikezero (the number)
Examples
- 冷。Jīntiān hěn lěng.It's cold today.
- 冷。Zhè bēi shuǐ tài lěng le.This glass of water is too cold.
- 冷？。Nǐ lěng ma? Chuān shàng wǒ de yīfu ba.Are you cold? Put on my clothes.
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