somewhat cool; chilly
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somewhat cool; chilly; brisk
A state word (状态词) following the ABB pattern. Typically used with 的 when functioning as a predicate or attribute. Describes a mild, penetrating coolness often associated with wind, weather, or damp places.
Zǎo早
lì立
qiū秋
，
liáng凉
sōu飕
sōu飕
；
wǎn晚
lì立
qiū秋
，
rè热
sǐ死
niú牛
。
If autumn starts early, it will be cool; if autumn starts late, it will be scorching hot enough to kill cattle.
Qiū秋
tiān天
de的
zǎo早
chen晨
，
fēng风
yī一
chuī吹
，
gǎn感
jué觉
liáng凉
sōu飕
sōu飕
de的
。
On autumn mornings, when the wind blows, it feels chilly.
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Zhè这
ge个
shān山
dòng洞
lǐ里
miàn面
liáng凉
sōu飕
sōu飕
de的
，
duō多
chuān穿
diǎn点
yī衣
fu服
。
It's chilly inside this cave, so put on more clothes.
Tā他
yī一
jù句
huà话
shuō说
de得
wǒ我
xīn心
li里
liáng凉
sōu飕
sōu飕
de的
。
His remark sent a chill through my heart.