隔热 (gé rè) — to insulate (against heat)

Definition

Verb meaning to block or insulate against heat, used for materials, windows, or building treatments. A technical term, more specific than the general 'insulate' — it always targets heat, not cold or sound.

verb

to insulate (against heat)

Examples

隔热。
Zhè zhǒng cái liào kě yǐ gé rè.
This material can insulate against heat.
，。
Chuāng hu yǐ jīng gé le rè, suǒ yǐ wū lǐ hěn liáng kuai.
The windows are already insulated, so the room is very cool.
隔热。
Wǒ men xū yào gěi fáng zi zuò gé rè chǔ lǐ.
We need to do insulation treatment for the house.

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