冰镇 (bīng zhèn) — iced (for drinks)
Definition
Used to describe drinks or food that has been chilled on ice — specifically placed on/in ice to get cold. Pairs directly with the noun (冰镇可乐, 冰镇啤酒), unlike 凉 (liáng) which just means 'cool/cold.'
adjective
iced (for drinks)
Examples
- 冰镇。Xià tiān wǒ xǐ huan hē bīng zhèn kě lè.In summer I like to drink iced cola.
- 冰镇。Fú wù yuán duān lái le yì bēi bīng zhèn guǒ zhī.The waiter brought a glass of iced juice.
- 冰镇。Zhè bēi bīng zhèn shuǐ tài liáng le.This glass of iced water is too cold.
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