冷敷

lěngfū

verb #47,936

Meanings

1 to apply a cold compress
2 to ice-pack (a body part)

Characters

to apply; spread on

Examples

HSK 6

扭伤脚后应立即冷敷。

Niǔshāng jiǎo hòu yīng lìjí lěngfū.

After spraining your foot you should apply cold compress immediately.

HSK 6

她用冰袋冷敷额头退烧。

Tā yòng bīngdài lěngfū étóu tuìshāo.

She used an ice pack on her forehead to reduce the fever.

Tips

memory

RICE protocol in English (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) maps onto Chinese sports medicine: 冷敷 is the 'Ice' step, used within 48 hours of a fresh sprain or bruise.

Stroke Order

冷 lěng

敷 fū