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    Using 冰 (bīng) to refer to "ice"

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    Explanation

    冰 means "ice" and refers to frozen water in any form. It is used in everyday contexts such as weather, drinks, and food, as well as in scientific contexts like describing ice on celestial bodies.

    Examples

    • 夏天的时候，来一杯加冰的可乐最舒服了。

      xiàtiān de shíhòu, lái yī bēi jiā bīng de kělè zuì shūfú le.

      In summer, having an ice-cold cola is the most refreshing thing.

    • 湖面上结了一层厚厚的冰。

      hú miàn shàng jié le yī céng hòuhòu de bīng.

      A thick layer of ice has formed on the surface of the lake.

    • 小心路上的冰，别滑倒了。

      xiǎoxīn lù shàng de bīng, bié huá dǎo le.

      Watch out for ice on the road — don't slip and fall.

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