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冰箱

bīng xiāng
HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. icebox
  2. 2. freezer cabinet
  3. 3. refrigerator

Word relationships

Usage notes

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

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把蔬菜放进 冰箱 里。
Put the vegetables in the refrigerator.
请把肉放在 冰箱 里冷冻。
Please put the meat in the freezer to freeze.
冰箱 開著。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 9096091)
冰箱 髒了。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 9096093)
冰箱 很乱。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 469361)

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Child Words of 冰箱