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March 24, 2026
凉快(涼快)liángkuai(liang2kuai5)
凉快 (liángkuài) describes a pleasantly cool temperature, often used to express comfort in warm weather. It is commonly applied to describe the weather or the atmosphere in a given place, indicating a refreshing sensation that is enjoyable, particularly in the summer months.
Strokes17Frequency#11134DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, many people seek out cooler places during the hot summer months, often visiting parks or mountainous areas where the climate is more comfortable. The concept of '凉快' is tied to social activities, as people enjoy gathering outdoors when the temperature is pleasant.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'cool' breeze (凉) that makes you feel '快' (fast) and refreshed as it sweeps past you. The character for cool (凉) has the radical for water (氵), suggesting a refreshing quality, while 快 implies speed or pleasantness, helping you remember that '凉快' means pleasantly cool.
Meanings of 凉快
liángkuai(liang2kuai5)
1nice and cold
2pleasantly cool
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About 凉快
凉快Simplified
涼快Traditional
17Strokes
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11134Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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凉爽 (liángshuǎng) vs 凉快 (liángkuài): Use 凉爽 when emphasizing a refreshing coolness, often in a more formal context, while 凉快 conveys a casual sense of comfort.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing 凉 (liáng) or 快 (kuài) can change the meaning entirely. This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversations, especially when discussing weather or comfort levels. A typical collocation is '天气凉快' (the weather is pleasantly cool).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 凉快 connects well with other descriptive adjectives about weather and feelings. Focus on practicing its use in sentences to describe your preferences for different seasons, as well as expanding your vocabulary with related terms like 热 (hot) and 暖和 (warm).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 凉快 with 凉爽 (liángshuǎng), which has a similar meaning but can imply a more refreshing quality. Ensure you use 凉快 to specifically convey a comfortable coolness rather than a brisk refreshment.
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凉快 (liángkuài) describes a pleasantly cool temperature, often used to express comfort in warm weather. It is commonly applied to describe the weather or the atmosphere in a given place, indicating a refreshing sensation that is enjoyable, particularly in the summer months.
When to use 凉快
Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing 凉 (liáng) or 快 (kuài) can change the meaning entirely. This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversations, especially when discussing weather or comfort levels. A typical collocation is '天气凉快' (the weather is pleasantly cool).
凉快 or something close to it
凉爽 (liángshuǎng) vs 凉快 (liángkuài): Use 凉爽 when emphasizing a refreshing coolness, often in a more formal context, while 凉快 conveys a casual sense of comfort.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 凉快 with 凉爽 (liángshuǎng), which has a similar meaning but can imply a more refreshing quality. Ensure you use 凉快 to specifically convey a comfortable coolness rather than a brisk refreshment.
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Grammar Patterns of 凉快
凉快 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
