冷水

冷水 lěng shuǐ ㄌㄥˇ ㄕㄨㄟˇ laang5 seoi2 HSK 6

  • cold water
  • unboiled water
  • fig. not yet ready (of plans)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 冷 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他往他自己身上潑了一盆冷水。 He poured cold water over himself.
  • 一杯冷水在暑热的天气里十分提神。 A glass of cold water is very refreshing in hot weather.

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