外面很冷
wàimiàn hěn lěng
It's cold outside
外面很冷 (wài miàn hěn lěng) is a common phrase used to describe the weather when it's chilly outdoors. It's a simple and direct way to state that the temperature outside is low.
What does 外面很冷 (wàimiàn hěn lěng) mean?
外面很冷 (wàimiàn hěn lěng) means “it's cold outside” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “outside very cold.”
When to use it
Neutral and suitable for any everyday conversation. To ask if it's cold outside, you can say 外面冷吗 (wài miàn lěng ma)? If it's hot, you would say 外面很热 (wài miàn hěn rè).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WHY-MYEN HUN-LUNG.” The first two syllables have falling tones, and the last two have dipping tones.
Other ways to say it
- 外面冷吗？wàimiàn lěng ma?Is it cold outside?
- 外面很热wàimiàn hěn rèIt's hot outside
- 天气很冷tiānqì hěn lěngThe weather is very cold
Examples
外面很冷，多穿点衣服吧。
wàimiàn hěn lěng, duō chuān diǎn yīfu ba.
It's cold outside, wear more clothes.
别忘了带外套，外面很冷。
bié wàngle dài wàitào, wàimiàn hěn lěng.
Don't forget to bring a jacket, it's cold outside.
今天外面很冷，我们待在家里吧。
jīntiān wàimiàn hěn lěng, wǒmen dāi zài jiālǐ ba.
It's very cold outside today, let's stay home.
Pro tip: The 很 in 外面很冷 doesn't always mean 'very'; it often just makes the sentence sound natural. You can sometimes omit it, but including it is common for a simple statement.
Related phrases
穿鞋 · Put on your shoes戴上帽子 · Put on your hat该睡觉了 · Time for bed
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