Definitions
- 1. icebox
- 2. freezer cabinet
- 3. refrigerator
Word relationships
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Common mistakes
冰箱 refers specifically to a refrigerator or freezer for storing food. Do not use it for an icebox for keeping drinks cold at a party; use 冰桶 (ice bucket) instead.
Cultural notes
In Chinese homes, the refrigerator is often covered with magnets and family photos, and the kitchen fridge is called 冰箱 regardless of whether it has a freezer compartment.
Example Sentences
5 shown把蔬菜放进 冰箱 里。
请把肉放在 冰箱 里冷冻。
冰箱 開著。
冰箱 髒了。
小 冰箱 很乱。
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