冷 lěng
cold
冷 (lěng) means "cold" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 冷
冷淡
lěngdàn
cold and indifferent
热
rè
hot
笑话
xiàohuà
joke
特别
tèbié
especially / special
Frequently asked questions
What does 冷 (lěng) mean in Chinese?
冷 (lěng) means "cold" in Chinese. 冷 (lěng) means "cold" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 冷 in a sentence?
Use 冷 (lěng) the way you would use "cold" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 冷?
Common words that pair with 冷 include 冷淡, 热. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 冷 (lěng) and 现在 (xiànzài)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 冷 means "cold"; 现在 means "now / right now / currently". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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