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How to Say ‘And it's cold’ in Traditional Chinese

而且是冷的

ér qiě shì lěng de

[érqiě shì lěng de]

💬 Usage Tip: 而且 adds a second, often stronger point, like "and on top of that". The 是…的 frame describes what something is like: 是熱的 "it's hot".

Phrase Breakdown

而且

ér qiě

[érqiě]

moreover; and also

Conjunction adding a further point.

Example

他很高,而且很帥。

He is tall, and also handsome.

是冷的

shì lěng de

it's cold

是 (shì, is) + 冷 (lěng, cold) + 的 (de, particle). 的 is light and neutral.

Example

這杯茶是冷的。

This cup of tea is cold.

Words in this phrase

是

shì

[shì]

to be

Used to indicate identity or status.

Example

這是我點的咖啡。

This is the coffee I ordered.

冷

lěng

[lěng]

cold

Refers to a low temperature condition, often used to describe weather or drinks.

Example

這杯冷飲很適合夏天。

This cold drink is perfect for summer.

的

de

[de]

nominalizing particle

Used after an adjective to mean 'one that is ...'.

Example

我要熱的。

I want a hot one.

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