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

lěng shuǐ

l+ěng·3rd tonesh+uǐ·3rd tone

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A glass of cold water is very refreshing in hot weather.

一杯冷水在暑热的天气里十分提神。

He poured cold water over himself.

他往他自己身上潑了一盆冷水。

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