loeng4涼凉
Jyutpingloeng4
Yalelèuhng
Definition
To get cool, keep cool, or air out to reduce heat.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a verb meaning to seek or enjoy a cool environment, rather than just describing the temperature itself. It often implies a deliberate action of finding relief from heat, such as standing in front of a fan or air conditioner. When used as an adjective, it describes a state of being cool, but the verbal usage is what distinguishes it from Mandarin.
Related words
Common phrases
to cool off with air conditioning
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 凍, which refers to something being cold or freezing. Using 涼 to describe a drink that is ice cold sounds unnatural; use 凍 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
