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The Verb 乘凉 (chéngliáng): To Enjoy the Cool
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Structure
在 + Place + 乘凉
Explanation
乘凉 (chéngliáng) is a Chinese verb meaning "to enjoy the cool" or "to cool off." It describes the pleasant activity of resting in a shady or breezy spot to escape the heat, a common pastime during Chinese summers.
Examples
夏天的晚上，爷爷喜欢在院子里乘凉。
xiàtiān de wǎnshang, yéye xǐhuan zài yuànzi lǐ chéngliáng.
On summer evenings, Grandpa likes to cool off in the yard.
吃完饭我们去河边乘凉吧。
chī wán fàn wǒmen qù hébiān chéngliáng ba.
After we finish eating, let's go cool off by the river.
大树下坐着几个乘凉的老人。
dà shù xià zuò zhe jǐ ge chéngliáng de lǎorén.
Under the big tree sat several elderly people enjoying the cool air.