冷风

冷風

lěngfēng

noun #23,885

Measure Word

一阵冷风 zhèn

Meanings

1 cold wind
2 chilly breeze
3 sarcastic remark (figurative)

Characters

Examples

一阵冷风吹来，她不禁打了个寒战。

Yīzhèn lěngfēng chuī lái, tā bùjīn dǎ le gè hán zhàn.

A cold wind blew past and she shivered involuntarily.

他的话像冷风一样让她心寒。

Tā dehuà xiàng lěngfēng yīyàng ràng tā xīnhán.

His words chilled her heart like a cold wind.

Tips

usage

冷风 can be used literally (cold wind) or figuratively to describe cutting or discouraging remarks. 放冷风 means to spread rumors or make sarcastic/dampening comments.

Stroke Order

冷 lěng

风 fēng