Hanleng describes a more intense cold than just 'leng', often implying discomfort.
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- Describes very low temperatures.
- Stronger than 'lěng' (cold).
- Used for weather, seasons, and feelings.
Overview
寒冷 (hánlěng) 是一个常用的中文形容词，意为“cold”或“frigid”，主要用来描述温度极低的状态。它比“冷 (lěng)”的程度更深，强调的是一种刺骨的、不适宜的低温。这个词可以用于形容自然环境，如天气、季节，也可以用于描述人的身体感受或某种氛围。
寒冷通常直接用作形容词，修饰名词，如“寒冷的天气”、“寒冷的冬天”。它也可以用在“是...的”结构中，强调寒冷这一属性，例如“北方的冬天是相当寒冷的”。在某些情况下，它也可以作为谓语，但较少见。
寒冷最常出现在描述天气和季节的语境中，例如“今天天气很寒冷，需要穿厚衣服”、“春天来了，但早晚依然寒冷”。此外，它也可以用来形容水温（如“寒冷的海水”）、地理环境（如“寒冷地区”）或人的身体感受（如“冻得浑身寒冷”）。有时，它也被引申用来形容一种冷漠或不友好的氛围，如“他态度很寒冷”。
与“冷 (lěng)”相比，“寒冷”程度更深，语气更强烈。 “冷”可以表示一般的低温，而“寒冷”则强调严寒。“凉 (liáng)”则表示微冷，比“冷”的程度还要轻。“严寒 (yánhán)”是“寒冷”的近义词，但更强调极端、酷烈的寒冷，常用于文学描述或形容非常恶劣的寒冷天气。
Examples
今天天气非常寒冷，出门要多穿点衣服。
everydayThe weather is very cold today, you need to wear more clothes when you go out.
在南极，一年四季都十分寒冷。
geographicalIn Antarctica, it is extremely cold all year round.
他递给我一杯冰水，感觉凉飕飕的，甚至有点寒冷。
sensoryHe handed me a glass of ice water; it felt chilly, even a bit cold.
尽管室外寒冷，室内却温暖如春。
contrastAlthough it was cold outside, the room was as warm as spring inside.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
寒风刺骨
The cold wind pierces the bone
冰天雪地
A world of ice and snow
天寒地冻
Freezing cold weather
Often Confused With
'冷' is a general term for 'cold'. '寒冷' implies a more intense, often uncomfortable degree of cold.
'凉' means 'cool' or 'slightly cold', indicating a lower intensity of cold than '冷' and much lower than '寒冷'.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '寒冷' to describe significantly low temperatures, often implying a need for warm clothing or protection. It's stronger than the general term '冷' (lěng). It can describe weather, seasons, environments, or even a person's demeanor.
Common Mistakes
Confusing '寒冷' with less intense words like '凉' (cool) or using it for mild chills where '冷' would suffice. Also, sometimes incorrectly applying it directly to people instead of their feelings or attitude.
Tips
Use for Intense Cold
Use '寒冷' when you want to emphasize a strong, biting cold, not just mild coolness.
Avoid Overuse
While stronger than '冷', avoid using '寒冷' for everyday slight chills to maintain its impact.
Seasonal Descriptions
In China, describing winter as '寒冷' is very common and often evokes imagery of snow and warm indoor activities.
Word Origin
The character '寒' originally depicted a house with a person shivering inside, indicating coldness. '冷' also relates to coldness. Together, '寒冷' strongly emphasizes the state of being cold.
Cultural Context
In many East Asian cultures, including Chinese, experiencing and enduring '寒冷' winters is a significant part of the annual cycle, often associated with family gatherings and specific foods.
Memory Tip
Think of '寒' (cold) like ice forming, and '冷' (cold) as the general feeling. '寒冷' is the combined, intense feeling of icy coldness.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“寒冷”比“冷”的程度更深，表示温度非常低，甚至可能让人感到不适。“冷”则是一个更通用的词，可以表示一般的低温。
“寒冷”可以用来形容天气、季节、水温、地理环境，也可以用来形容人的身体感受或某种不友好的氛围。
通常不直接形容人，但可以形容人的感受（如“冻得寒冷”）或态度（如“态度寒冷”），表示冷漠。
有的，比如“严寒”，它表示非常极端、酷烈的寒冷。
Test Yourself
北方的冬天非常______，我需要穿很多衣服。
句子描述的是北方的冬天，通常温度很低，需要穿很多衣服，所以“寒冷”是最合适的词。
下列哪个词最能形容“刺骨的低温”？
“寒冷”准确地描述了刺骨的低温，比“微凉”程度更深，与“温暖”和“闷热”意思相反。
用“寒冷”和“天气”造句。
“今天天气很寒冷”是一个完整且常用的句子结构，表达了今天天气寒冷的意思。
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Summary
Hanleng describes a more intense cold than just 'leng', often implying discomfort.
- Describes very low temperatures.
- Stronger than 'lěng' (cold).
- Used for weather, seasons, and feelings.
Use for Intense Cold
Use '寒冷' when you want to emphasize a strong, biting cold, not just mild coolness.
Avoid Overuse
While stronger than '冷', avoid using '寒冷' for everyday slight chills to maintain its impact.
Seasonal Descriptions
In China, describing winter as '寒冷' is very common and often evokes imagery of snow and warm indoor activities.
Examples
4 of 4今天天气非常寒冷，出门要多穿点衣服。
The weather is very cold today, you need to wear more clothes when you go out.
在南极，一年四季都十分寒冷。
In Antarctica, it is extremely cold all year round.
他递给我一杯冰水，感觉凉飕飕的，甚至有点寒冷。
He handed me a glass of ice water; it felt chilly, even a bit cold.
尽管室外寒冷，室内却温暖如春。
Although it was cold outside, the room was as warm as spring inside.
