Definitions
- 1. air conditioning
- 2. air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode)
Word relationships
Counterparts
1 itemRelated words
1 itemUsage 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
4 shown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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