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着凉

zháo liáng

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to catch cold
  • Taiwan pr. [zhao1 liang2]

Definition

受凉，感冒。

to catch cold; to become ill from cold.

Usage

通常用于描述因受寒而引起的身体不适或感冒症状，多用于口语。

Usually used to describe physical discomfort or cold symptoms caused by exposure to cold, often in spoken language.

Examples

  • 1 昨晚没盖好被子，着凉了。（Last night I didn't cover myself well and caught a cold.）
  • 2 天气变冷了，出门多穿点，别着凉。（The weather is getting cold, wear more when going out to avoid catching a cold.）
  • 3 他淋了雨，回来就着凉了。（He got caught in the rain and caught a cold when he came back.）
  • 4 小孩子抵抗力差，容易着凉。（Children have weak immunity and are prone to catching colds.）
  • 5 着凉了要多喝热水，注意休息。（If you catch a cold, drink more hot water and rest well.）

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