Chinese
lǐnliè
Meaning: piercingly cold; biting cold
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

凜冽的寒風吹在臉上,讓人感到刺骨。
凛冽的寒风吹在脸上,让人感到刺骨。
The piercing cold wind blew on my face, making me feel chilled to the bone.
凜冽的北風呼嘯著。
The biting north wind is whistling.

Usage Notes

Used to describe extreme cold, often wind or air.

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