春寒料峭 — “The biting chill of early spring”
春寒料峭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the biting chill of early spring”. The severe coldness that persists during the early days of spring. Literally, “Spring cold biting/sharp”.
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春寒料峭 Pronunciation and Pinyin
春寒料峭 Character Breakdown
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虽然已是阳春三月，但春寒料峭，出门时还得穿件厚外套。
Although it is already March, the biting chill of early spring persists, so you still need to wear a thick coat when going out.
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What does 春寒料峭 mean?
春寒料峭 (chūn hán liào qiào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the biting chill of early spring”.
How do you pronounce 春寒料峭?
春寒料峭 is pronounced chūn hán liào qiào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 春寒料峭 literally mean?
Literally, 春寒料峭 means “Spring cold biting/sharp”. It is used to mean “the biting chill of early spring”.
What is the Chinese definition of 春寒料峭?
料峭：微寒。形容初春的寒冷。