lěng​shuǐ HSK6

cold water (literal)

Senses

冷水 lěng​shuǐ cold water (literal)

water at a low temperature, including water that was previously boiled but has since cooled down

冷水 lěng​shuǐ unboiled water

raw or unboiled water; water that has not been sterilized by boiling

冷水 lěng​shuǐ cold water (figurative)

(figurative) a discouraging remark or action; or (of plans) not yet ready

References

synonym 冷水/冷水 生水/生水
synonym 冷水/冷水 凉水/涼水
see 冷水/冷水 泼冷水/潑冷水
antonym 热水/熱水 冷水/冷水
synonym 凉水/涼水 冷水/冷水