Definition
阴凉 describes a place that is both shady and cool, typically because it's sheltered from direct sunlight. It can be used as a stative verb (s.v.) meaning 'to be shady and cool', or as a noun referring to a cool, shaded spot. You'll often hear it in weather talk or when describing outdoor spaces like parks, courtyards, or under trees.
s.v.
(s.v.) shady and cool
noun
a coolshaded place
Examples
- 阴凉。Zhè kē dà shù xiàmiàn hěn yīn liáng.It's very shady and cool under this big tree.
- ，阴凉。Xiàtiān de shíhou, dàjiā dōu xǐhuan zài yīn liáng li xiūxi.In summer, everyone likes to rest in the cool shade.
- 阴凉。Zhǎo ge yīn liáng de dìfang zuò zuo ba.Let's find a shady and cool spot to sit.
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