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冷 (lěng) - use 凉 (liáng) for a milder sense of coolness, while 冷 (lěng) implies a more intense coldness.
Common mistakes include confusing 凉 with 冷 (lěng), which specifically means 'cold' in a more severe sense. 凉 is often used in casual contexts, such as discussing the weather, while 冷 might be used in more serious discussions. Be mindful of using the correct tone; mispronunciation can change the meaning.
Though not explicitly included in HSK levels, 凉 connects with basic vocabulary regarding weather and emotions. Students at lower levels should focus on its pronunciation and common phrases like 凉快 (liángkuai - cool and pleasant) to strengthen their basic conversational skills.
Learners often confuse 凉 with the character 冷 (lěng). For example, saying '今天很冷' (jīntiān hěn lěng) when describing a pleasant cool day is incorrect; it should be '今天很凉' (jīntiān hěn liáng).
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Etymology of 凉
Phonosemantic compound. 冫 represents the meaning and 京 represents the sound. Simplified form of 涼.
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Origin
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Decomposition of 凉
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How to say the five Liang of the Sixteen Kingdoms, namely: Former Liang 前涼 in Chinese
“the five Liang of the Sixteen Kingdoms, namely: Former Liang 前涼” in Chinese is凉
The character 凉 (liáng) primarily means 'cool' or 'cold,' often used to describe temperature or feelings of coolness. It can also imply a sense of being disheartened or emotionally cold. In historical contexts, it refers to various kingdoms known as 'Liang' during the Sixteen Kingdoms period in China.
When to use 凉
Common mistakes include confusing 凉 with 冷 (lěng), which specifically means 'cold' in a more severe sense. 凉 is often used in casual contexts, such as discussing the weather, while 冷 might be used in more serious discussions. Be mindful of using the correct tone; mispronunciation can change the meaning.
凉 or something close to it
冷 (lěng) - use 凉 (liáng) for a milder sense of coolness, while 冷 (lěng) implies a more intense coldness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 凉 with the character 冷 (lěng). For example, saying '今天很冷' (jīntiān hěn lěng) when describing a pleasant cool day is incorrect; it should be '今天很凉' (jīntiān hěn liáng).
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Grammar Patterns of 凉
凉 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
cold water
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这是凉的水。
This is cold water.
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房间外边比里边____快一些。
Outside the room is somewhat cooler than inside.
Common Confusions with 凉
Similar pronunciation but different meanings.
Similar sound but refers to food.
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Example Sentences for 凉 (10)
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Word Family of 凉
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Frequently Asked Questions about 凉
凉 (liáng) generally refers to a mild coolness, often associated with comfort, while 冷 (lěng) means cold in a more extreme sense. When describing temperature, 凉 is used for pleasant coolness, such as a refreshing drink, whereas 冷 might refer to something that is uncomfortably cold.
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