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空调

kōng tiáo
HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. air conditioning
  2. 2. air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode)

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Usage notes

Collocations

Use measure word 台 (tái) for the unit itself: 一台空调. Use 开 (kāi) to turn it on, 关 (guān) to turn it off.

Cultural notes

In southern China, 冷气 (lěngqì) is often used instead of 空调 for cooling. Many Chinese air conditioners also provide heating.

Example Sentences

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空调 可以调节室内的温度。
The air conditioner can adjust the indoor temperature.
这台 空调 很耗电。
This air conditioner consumes a lot of electricity.
他用手机遥控家里的 空调 。
He uses his phone to remotely control the air conditioner at home.
夏天太热,请开 空调 。
It's too hot in summer, please turn on the air conditioner.

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