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The traditional character 涼 is a phono-semantic compound combining the water radical 氵 with the phonetic component 京, originally meaning the refreshing coolness of water or autumn. In the simplified character 凉, the water radical is replaced by the ice radical 冫, strengthening the association with cold and low temperatures. Its core meaning refers to coolness or a slight chill, which later extended to describe emotional states like discouragement, disappointment, or a lack of warmth and enthusiasm.
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今天天气很凉。
我喝了一杯凉水。
晚上的风有点凉。
这里夏天很凉快。
他的态度让我心凉。
虽然外面很热，但屋里很凉。
因为空调开得太低，所以感觉有点凉。
秋雨过后，空气中弥漫着凉意。