冰
箱

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The word "冰箱" is formed by combining the character "冰", meaning ice, with the character "箱", meaning box; together they literally mean "ice box", referring to a refrigerator, where "冰" denotes the cooling function and "箱" describes the container-like structure.

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冰箱在厨房里。

Bīngxiāng zài chúfáng lǐ.

The refrigerator is in the kitchen.

妈妈把牛奶放进了冰箱。

Māma bǎ niúnǎi fàng jìnle bīngxiāng.

Mom put the milk into the refrigerator.

在炎热的天气，冰箱必不可少。

Zài yánrè de tiānqì, bīngxiāng bìbùkěshǎo.

In hot weather, the refrigerator is essential.

我们家的冰箱坏了，所以得修理一下。

Wǒmen jiā de bīngxiāng huàile, suǒyǐ děi xiūlǐ yīxià.

The refrigerator in our home is broken, so it needs to be repaired.

这款新型冰箱不仅容量大，而且非常节能。

Zhè kuǎn xīnxíng bīngxiāng bùjǐn róngliàng dà, érqiě fēicháng jiénéng.

This new model refrigerator not only has a large capacity but is also very energy-efficient.

Word Definition - 冰箱

bīng xiāng refrigerator; (old) icebox

Individual Character Details

冰 bīng, bīng
箱 xiāng