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    The Adjective 凉 (liáng): Cool

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 凉

    Explanation

    凉 (liáng) is a Chinese adjective meaning "cool" or "cold." It describes a pleasantly cool temperature and can also be used figuratively to express disappointment or a sense of coldness in emotions or situations.

    Examples

    • 今天风很大,外面挺凉的,多穿点。

      jīntiān fēng hěn dà, wàimiàn tǐng liáng de, duō chuān diǎn.

      The wind is strong today and it's quite cool outside; put on more clothes.

    • 这杯茶放凉了,我再给你倒一杯热的。

      zhè bēi chá fàng liáng le, wǒ zài gěi nǐ dào yī bēi rè de.

      This cup of tea has gone cold; let me pour you a hot one.

    • 秋天到了,早晚的天气开始变凉了。

      qiūtiān dào le, zǎowǎn de tiānqì kāishǐ biàn liáng le.

      Autumn has arrived, and the weather in the mornings and evenings is getting cool.

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