Definition
寒气 refers to cold air or a draft, especially a penetrating chill. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is a key concept describing a 'cold pathogen' that can invade the body and cause symptoms like chills or joint pain. In daily use, it often describes a noticeable coldness in the air or a draft that makes you feel unpleasantly cold.
n.
cold airdraftor penetrating chill
Examples
- 寒气，。Wàimiàn hán qì hěn zhòng, duō chuān diǎn yīfu.The cold air outside is strong; put on more clothes.
- ，寒气。Tā gǎnmào le, yīshēng shuō shì yīnwèi tǐnèi hán qì tài zhòng.He caught a cold; the doctor said it's because there's too much cold energy in his body.
- 寒气，。Dǎkāi chuānghu huì yǒu hán qì jìnlái, xiǎoxīn bú yào zháo liáng.Opening the window will let in a draft; be careful not to catch a chill.
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