澟 (lǐn) - Cold — refers to cold, chilly, or frigid & also used to describe a stern, severe, or

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Cold — refers to cold, chilly, or frigid temperatures;

also used to describe a stern, severe, or awe-inspiring demeanor.

Cold — refers to cold, chilly, or frigidalso used to describe a stern, severe, or

Usage highlights

Cold windStern expressionIntimidating gazeCold and severeAweChilly air

Synonyms

  • 冷— cold (temperature)
  • 寒— chilly, frigid
  • 凛— cold; stern; awe-inspiring

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The winter wind is bitterly cold (寒风澟澟).
  • He spoke with a stern expression (表情澟然).
  • The room felt cold and damp (房间澟湿).
  • Her gaze was severe and intimidating (目光澟厉).

Collocations

  • Cold wind(澟风)
  • Stern expression(澟然)
  • Intimidating gaze(澟厉)
  • Cold and severe(澟冽)
  • Awe-inspiring(澟凛)
  • Chilly air(澟气)

Idioms

  • Awe-inspiring and unyielding(澟然不可犯)
  • Stern and severe expression(澟若冰霜)
  • Cold wind biting to the bone(寒风澟冽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted cold, frigid conditions; extended metaphorically to describe stern, awe-inspiring character.
  • In classical texts, used to convey both physical coldness and moral severity or dignity.
  • The character's water radical (氵) reinforces its association with cold, damp conditions.

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