a little chilly; a bit cold
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1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
chilly; a little cold
informalA reduplicative (ABB pattern) word describing a slight, often penetrating coldness. Often used with 的（～的） to describe a state or feeling.
Xì细
yǔ雨
dǎ打
zài在
liǎn脸
shang上
lěng冷
sī丝
sī丝
de的
。
The drizzle felt a bit chilly on my face.
Shēn深
yè夜
de的
fēng风
chuī吹
jìn进
lái来
，
ràng让
rén人
jué觉
de得
lěng冷
sī丝
sī丝
de的
。
The late-night wind blew in, making one feel a little chilly.
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Shān山
dòng洞
lǐ里
kōng空
qì气
cháo潮
shī湿
，
gǎn感
jué觉
lěng冷
sī丝
sī丝
de的
。
The air in the cave was damp and felt chilly.