English–Chinese
“cool” in Chinese
How to say “cool” in Chinese
“Cool” in Chinese is 凉 (liáng).
A mild lack of warmth that can describe a comfortable chill or the movement toward a lower temperature.
Example sentences with 凉
我喜欢喝凉水。wǒ xǐ huān hē liáng shuǐ
I like drinking cool water.
Tips for using 凉
- The English word "cool" can mean fashionable or admirable, but 凉 (liáng, "cool") in Chinese normally describes temperature rather than praise.
Other Chinese words for “cool”
坐在树下很凉快。zuò zài shù xià hěn liáng kuài
It is very cool sitting under the tree.
他很帅。tā hěn shuài
He looks very cool.
这件夹克很酷。zhè jiàn jiá kè hěn kù
This jacket is cool.
这杯茶很清凉，喝了很舒服。zhè bēi chá hěn qīng liáng hē le hěn shū fú
This cup of tea is very cool, and it is pleasant to drink.