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March 24, 2026
凉快(涼快)liángkuai(liang2kuai5)
凉快 (liángkuài) describes a pleasantly cool temperature, often used to express comfort in warm weather. It is commonly applied to describe the weather or the atmosphere in a given place, indicating a refreshing sensation that is enjoyable, particularly in the summer months.
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Cultural Note
In China, many people seek out cooler places during the hot summer months, often visiting parks or mountainous areas where the climate is more comfortable. The concept of '凉快' is tied to social activities, as people enjoy gathering outdoors when the temperature is pleasant.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'cool' breeze (凉) that makes you feel '快' (fast) and refreshed as it sweeps past you. The character for cool (凉) has the radical for water (氵), suggesting a refreshing quality, while 快 implies speed or pleasantness, helping you remember that '凉快' means pleasantly cool.
Meanings of 凉快
liángkuai(liang2kuai5)
1nice and cold
2pleasantly cool
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About 凉快
凉快Simplified
涼快Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11134Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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凉爽 (liángshuǎng) vs 凉快 (liángkuài): Use 凉爽 when emphasizing a refreshing coolness, often in a more formal context, while 凉快 conveys a casual sense of comfort.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'cool' breeze (凉) that makes you feel '快' (fast) and refreshed as it sweeps past you. The character for cool (凉) has the radical for water (氵), suggesting a refreshing quality, while 快 implies speed or pleasantness, helping you remember that '凉快' means pleasantly cool.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tones; mispronouncing 凉 (liáng) or 快 (kuài) can change the meaning entirely. This term is informal and commonly used in daily conversations, especially when discussing weather or comfort levels. A typical collocation is '天气凉快' (the weather is pleasantly cool).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 凉快 connects well with other descriptive adjectives about weather and feelings. Focus on practicing its use in sentences to describe your preferences for different seasons, as well as expanding your vocabulary with related terms like 热 (hot) and 暖和 (warm).
Cultural Note
In China, many people seek out cooler places during the hot summer months, often visiting parks or mountainous areas where the climate is more comfortable. The concept of '凉快' is tied to social activities, as people enjoy gathering outdoors when the temperature is pleasant.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 凉快 with 凉爽 (liángshuǎng), which has a similar meaning but can imply a more refreshing quality. Ensure you use 凉快 to specifically convey a comfortable coolness rather than a brisk refreshment.
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Grammar Patterns of 凉快
凉快 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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.
dāng shí qì wēn dá dào le90 90， dù ， kōng tiáo yě bù néng ràng fáng jiān liáng kuài。
It was 90 degrees and the air conditioning barely cooled the room.
2
她做了个扇风的动作，假装想让自己凉快一点。
tā zuò le gè shàn fēng de dòng zuò， ， jiǎ zhuāng xiǎng ràng zì jǐ liáng kuài yī。
She made a fanning motion, pretending to cool herself off.
3
在热天里，应该穿凉快舒适的衣服。
zài rè tiān lǐ， ， yīng gāi chuān liáng kuài shū shì de yī。
In warm weather, you should wear clothing that is cool and comfortable.
4
他在电扇前让自己凉快些。
tā zài diàn shàn qián ràng zì jǐ liáng kuài xiē。
He cools himself in front of an electric fan.
5
谢天谢地，这里面挺凉快。
xiè tiān xiè dì， ， zhè lǐ miàn tǐng liáng。
Thank goodness it's cool in here.
6
你要是嫌太凉快,你自己找个背风的地方去得了.
nǐ yào shì xián tài liáng kuài, , nǐ zì jǐ zhǎo gè bèi fēng de dì fāng qù dé.
Go and find a lee somewhere else if it's too fresh.
Cultural Notes for 凉快
🏮Cultural insight
In China, many people seek out cooler places during the hot summer months, often visiting parks or mountainous areas where the climate is more comfortable. The concept of '凉快' is tied to social activities, as people enjoy gathering outdoors when the temperature is pleasant.
Frequently Asked Questions about 凉快
You can say '今天的天气很凉快' (Today's weather is very pleasantly cool).
While it's primarily used for weather, it can also describe a comfortably cool indoor environment.
No, 凉快 specifically refers to temperature, primarily in relation to weather and atmosphere.
