冷气

lěngqì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun

Definitions

1. air conditioning
2. cold air

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Word relationships

Register variants

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空调

kōng tiáo

air conditioning

Mainland China term for air conditioning (device or system)

Related words

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暖气

nuǎn qì

central heating

heating (opposite utility)

Usage notes

Formality

冷气 is common in Taiwan and southern China, while 空调 is standard in Mainland China.

Example Sentences

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请把冷气打开。

Please turn on the air conditioning.

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Words Containing 冷气

air conditioner

warm clothes such as padded jacket to be worn in air conditioning (esp. in Hong Kong)

Child Words of 冷气

gas; air

cold

冷气