líng

泠

Character · Adjective · Noun

cool and refreshing; clear (sound)

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

adjective

cool and refreshing; chilly

literary

Used in classical or literary contexts to describe a refreshing coolness, often of wind or water.

Xià夏
rì日
qīng清
chén晨
 ，
yǒu有
líng泠
fēng风
fú拂
miàn面
 。

On a summer morning, a cool breeze brushes the face.

Quán泉
shuǐ水
qīng清
líng泠
 ，
qìn沁
rén人
xīn心
pí脾
 。

The spring water is clear and cool, refreshing to the heart.

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Líng泠
rán然
shàn善
yě也
 。

It is beautifully cool (a classical expression).

2.

noun

surname Ling

A relatively uncommon Chinese surname.

Wǒ我
de的
zhōng中
wén文
lǎo老
shī师
xìng姓
Líng泠
 。

My Chinese teacher's surname is Ling.

Qǐng请
wèn问
Líng泠
xiān先
sheng生
zài在
jiā家
ma吗
 ？

Excuse me, is Mr. Ling at home?