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冷却 (lěngquè) vs 降温 (jiàngwēn) — use 冷却 for cooling off objects or substances, while 降温 specifically refers to a decrease in temperature, often in a more abstract or environmental context.
Be careful not to confuse 冷却 with 冷藏 (lěngcáng), which means 'to refrigerate.' This word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with its tone; ensure you apply the correct tones for clarity. Common collocations include 冷却液 (coolant) and 冷却系统 (cooling system).
As an HSK 6 word, 冷却 connects well with other vocabulary related to temperature and science, such as 热 (rè, hot) and 温度 (wēndù, temperature). Focus on its application in technical contexts, such as engineering or cooking, to enhance your fluency.
Learners often confuse 冷却 with 冷藏, mistakenly using it in contexts where refrigeration is meant. For example, saying '我把食物冷却' instead of '我把食物冷藏' (I refrigerated the food) is incorrect; the correct term for refrigerating food is 冷藏.
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How to say to cool off in Chinese
“to cool off” in Chinese is冷却
The verb 冷却 (lěngquè) means 'to cool off' or 'to cool down.' It is commonly used in contexts involving temperature reduction, such as cooling food or cooling down a heated object. This term can be applied both literally, such as cooling a drink, and metaphorically, like calming emotions.
When to use 冷却
Be careful not to confuse 冷却 with 冷藏 (lěngcáng), which means 'to refrigerate.' This word is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious with its tone; ensure you apply the correct tones for clarity. Common collocations include 冷却液 (coolant) and 冷却系统 (cooling system).
冷却 or something close to it
冷却 (lěngquè) vs 降温 (jiàngwēn) — use 冷却 for cooling off objects or substances, while 降温 specifically refers to a decrease in temperature, often in a more abstract or environmental context.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 冷却 with 冷藏, mistakenly using it in contexts where refrigeration is meant. For example, saying '我把食物冷却' instead of '我把食物冷藏' (I refrigerated the food) is incorrect; the correct term for refrigerating food is 冷藏.
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Grammar Patterns of 冷却
冷却 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 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.
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紧急____系统有可能失灵，核反应堆有可能发生堆芯熔毁。
Emergency cooling systems could fail and a reactor meltdown could occur.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 冷却
You can say '这杯水需要冷却一下' (This cup of water needs to cool down a bit).
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