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    Describing something as 'cold' with 冷 (lěng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + (越来越) + 冷

    Explanation

    The adjective 冷 (lěng) means 'cold.' It describes low temperature and can refer to weather, objects, or feelings. It is often used with degree adverbs like 很 or 越来越 to express intensity, as in 越来越冷 (getting colder and colder).

    Examples

    • 今天外面太冷了，我不想出门。

      jīntiān wàimiàn tài lěng le, wǒ bù xiǎng chūmén.

      It's too cold outside today; I don't want to go out.

    • 天气越来越冷，你记得多穿衣服。

      tiānqì yuèláiyuè lěng, nǐ jìde duō chuān yīfu.

      The weather is getting colder and colder; remember to wear more clothes.

    • 冰箱里的水很冷，你要不要喝常温的？

      bīngxiāng lǐ de shuǐ hěn lěng, nǐ yào bù yào hē chángwēn de?

      The water in the fridge is very cold; would you like room-temperature water instead?

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