Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
冰箱bīngxiāng(bing1xiang1)
冰箱 (bīngxiāng) refers to an appliance used for refrigeration, commonly known as a refrigerator or icebox. It is essential in modern kitchens for preserving food and beverages at low temperatures, preventing spoilage. In casual conversation, you might hear it mentioned when discussing meal preparation or grocery shopping.
Frequency#3013DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese households, the refrigerator is often stocked with a variety of fresh ingredients, reflecting the culture's emphasis on home-cooked meals and seasonal produce. It's common to find not just food but also herbal remedies stored inside.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'box' made of 'ice' – an icebox! The character 冰 (bīng) means 'ice', and 箱 (xiāng) means 'box'. Picture your favorite foods frozen inside this icebox, keeping them fresh and cool, just like its name suggests.
Meanings of 冰箱
bīngxiāng(bing1xiang1)
1icebox
2freezer cabinet
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 冰箱
冰箱Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3013Frequency Rank
台Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
Podcast: 冰箱
Podcast: 冰箱
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 冰箱
Quick Contrast
冷柜 (lěngguì) - 冰箱 refers specifically to a refrigerator, while 冷柜 typically means a cooler or freezer used for storing frozen items.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'box' made of 'ice' – an icebox! The character 冰 (bīng) means 'ice', and 箱 (xiāng) means 'box'. Picture your favorite foods frozen inside this icebox, keeping them fresh and cool, just like its name suggests.
Usage Notes
When using 冰箱, remember it’s often referred to in informal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with 冷藏 (lěngcáng), which refers to cold storage more generally. Always use the correct classifier: 台 (tái) for large appliances.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 冰箱 connects with food-related vocabulary like 水果 (shuǐguǒ, fruit) and 饮料 (yǐnliào, beverage). Students should practice using it in sentences about meals and cooking to reinforce its practical application.
Cultural Note
In Chinese households, the refrigerator is often stocked with a variety of fresh ingredients, reflecting the culture's emphasis on home-cooked meals and seasonal produce. It's common to find not just food but also herbal remedies stored inside.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 冷藏 (lěngcáng) instead of 冰箱 when referring to a refrigerator. For example, saying '我去冷藏食物' (wǒ qù lěngcáng shíwù) instead of '我去冰箱放食物' (wǒ qù bīngxiāng fàng shíwù) is incorrect.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 冰箱
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 冰箱 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 冰箱 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 冰箱
冰箱 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
You can buy refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, and other appliances there.
Cultural Notes for 冰箱
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese households, the refrigerator is often stocked with a variety of fresh ingredients, reflecting the culture's emphasis on home-cooked meals and seasonal produce. It's common to find not just food but also herbal remedies stored inside.
Frequently Asked Questions about 冰箱
The correct classifier is 台 (tái) when referring to a refrigerator.
Yes, 冰箱 can refer to both a refrigerator and a freezer compartment, but context is essential.
冰箱 is primarily used in informal contexts, but it is widely understood in formal situations as well.
