椋
cool; cold; discouraged; desolate
Meanings
5 senses · 9 examplesadjective
cool; cold (in temperature)
Describes weather, objects, or environments that are pleasantly or mildly cold, less intense than 冷 (lěng).
The weather is quite cool on autumn mornings.
This cup of water is a bit cold; add some hot water.
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It is very cool here in the summer.
adjective
discouraged; disheartened; disappointed
Used in idiomatic expressions to describe a loss of enthusiasm or hope.
Hearing the news of the rejection, his heart turned cold halfway—he was deeply discouraged.
The investors' enthusiasm cooled off instantly.
adjective
desolate; bleak; deserted
literaryDescribes places that are lonely, unwelcoming, or abandoned.
The once bustling street is now completely desolate.
The bleak and vast desert.
noun
the Liang state (ancient Chinese state); Liangzhou (ancient prefecture)
historicalHistorical geographical name, often referring to the northwest region or ancient Liang state.
Liangzhou Ci is a famous tune from the Tang Dynasty.
noun
surname Liang
A Chinese surname.
His surname is Liang (凉), not Liang (梁).