(liáng) — cool, cold

Definition

凉 means 'cool' — mild, pleasant coolness (a breeze, a drink). It's lighter than 冷 (cold), which describes harsh, uncomfortable cold.

adjective
coolcold

Examples

  • Wài miàn yǒu liáng fēng, hěn shū fu.
    There's a cool breeze outside, very comfortable.
  • liáng Shuǐ kě yǐ hē ma?
    Can I drink cold water?
  • Fàn liáng le, zài rè yí xià.
    The food has gotten cold, heat it up again.

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