Basic Meaning
n
The most common and core meaning.
ice (the solid state of water formed at 0°C or below).
水在0℃或0℃以下凝结成的固体。
Words:
冰点冰冻冰峰冰河冰球冰天雪地冰消瓦解滴水成冰如履薄冰
Sentences:
- 湖面上结了厚厚的一层冰。A thick layer of ice has formed on the lake surface.
- 冬天这里是一片冰天雪地。In winter, this place is a world of ice and snow.
v
Often used to describe a sensation on parts of the body, like 手 or 腿. It is a verbal usage of the noun.
to feel a chill from touching something cold.
因接触凉的东西而感到寒冷。
Words:
冰手冰腿
Sentences:
- 这铁门太凉了,一碰就冰手。This iron door is too cold; touching it makes your hands feel chilled.
- 空调的风对着腿吹,冰腿。The air conditioner's wind is blowing directly on my legs, making them feel cold.
v
to chill, cool, or freeze something using ice, cold water, or a cooling device.
用冰、冷水或者特制的降温设备等使东西变冷、凉或冻冰。
Words:
冰人冰西瓜冰啤酒冰饮料冰果汁
Sentences:
- 夏天我们喜欢把西瓜放在冰箱里冰一冰再吃。In summer, we like to chill the watermelon in the fridge before eating it.
- 服务员,请帮我冰一下这瓶啤酒。Waiter, please chill this bottle of beer for me.
n
Appears in compound nouns to describe crystalline or cold, solid substances.
something that resembles ice in appearance or properties.
样子像冰的东西。
Words:
冰糖冰块干冰冰片冰晶
Sentences:
- 做糖醋排骨可以放一点冰糖。You can add a little rock sugar when making sweet and sour pork ribs.
- 舞台上用了干冰制造烟雾效果。Dry ice was used on stage to create a smoke effect.
Writing & Component
Radical冫
Structureleft_right
Stroke Count6
Strokes丶㇀亅㇇丿㇏
