Meaning
凉快 describes a pleasant coolness, especially in weather or temperature. It carries a positive connotation, suggesting comfort and relief from heat. The word combines 凉 (cool) with 快 (comfortable/pleasant), emphasizing the agreeable nature of the coolness rather than being uncomfortably cold.
Usage
Commonly used to describe weather, places, or the feeling after cooling down. Native speakers often use it when seeking relief from heat, such as finding shade or turning on air conditioning. It's informal and conversational, frequently appearing in daily weather-related discussions and when commenting on comfortable temperatures.
Examples
- 01这里很凉快，我们在这儿休息一会儿吧。, .It's nice and cool here, let's rest here for a bit.
- 02开了空调以后房间凉快多了。.After turning on the air conditioner, the room is much cooler.
Characters
Common collocations
- 很凉快very cool and pleasant
- 凉快一下cool off a bit
- 找个凉快的地方find a cool place
- 凉快多了much cooler now
Antonyms
Origin
The character 快 originally meant 'pleasant' or 'comfortable,' and when combined with 凉 (cool), it emphasizes the agreeable aspect of coolness rather than mere temperature.