冰激凌
bīng jī líng HSK 5

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📚 Example Sentences

孩子们喜欢吃冰激凌。
Háizimen xǐhuan chī bīngjīlíng.
Children like to eat ice cream.
夏天吃冰激凌很凉快。
Xiàtiān chī bīngjīlíng hěn liángkuai.
Eating ice cream in summer is very cool.
我买了一个巧克力冰激凌。
Wǒ mǎi le yīge qiǎokèlì bīngjīlíng.
I bought a chocolate ice cream.
我喜欢冰激凌。
Wǒ xǐhuān bīngjīlíng.
I like ice cream.
冰激凌很好吃。
Bīngjīlíng hěn hǎochī.
Ice cream is delicious.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 冰 (bīng) means 'ice', and 激凌 (jīlíng) sounds like 'chilling'—think of 'ice chilling' to recall this frozen treat. The similar word 冰淇淋 can help reinforce the meaning.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and used in both spoken and written Chinese across everyday contexts, such as discussing food preferences, ordering at shops, or describing desserts. It is interchangeable with the synonym 冰淇淋 in most situations.

📖 Grammar Points

As a noun, it can be modified by adjectives (e.g., 好吃的冰激凌) or measure words like 个 (一个冰激凌) or 份 (一份冰激凌). It often appears in sentences with verbs like 吃 (eat), 喜欢 (like), or 买 (buy).

🏯 Cultural Notes

Ice cream is widely popular in China, with both international brands and local variations (e.g., red bean or green tea flavors). It is commonly enjoyed as a snack or dessert, especially in warm weather, and is associated with casual social settings.

🔄 Similar Words

冰淇淋 (bīngqílín) is a near-identical synonym, with 冰激凌 being slightly more common in mainland China. 雪糕 (xuěgāo) refers to ice cream bars or popsicles that are often on sticks, while 冰激凌/冰淇淋 typically denotes soft-serve or scooped ice cream.

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