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乘凉
chéngliáng
Description
天气很热的时候，人们喜欢到树下乘凉。
When the weather is hot, people like to sit under the tree to 乘凉.
这个词的意思是到凉快的地方休息，让身体舒服一点。
This word means to rest in a cool place to make the body feel more comfortable.
Meanings
乘凉chéngliáng
to relax in a cool, shady place
夏天晚上，我们在院子里乘凉。
In summer evenings, we cool off in the yard.
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Notes
- Etymology
乘 (to take/enjoy) + 凉 (cool), literally 'to enjoy the cool'.
- Nuance
usually done outdoors in shade or breeze, typical of hot summer evenings.
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