冷清清

Mandarin · pinyin lěng qīng qīng

Meanings

  1. deserted
  2. desolate
  3. unfrequented
  4. cold and cheerless
  5. lonely
  6. in quiet isolation
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冷
lěng · cold, cool; lonely
清
qīng · clear, pure, clean; peaceful
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3–1–1 · leng3 qing1 qing1

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adj

  1. desolate; unfrequented
  2. lonely

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冷清清 · leng3 qing1 qing1
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Exact source record冷清清 冷清清 [leng3 qing1 qing1] /deserted/desolate/unfrequented/cold and cheerless/lonely/in quiet isolation/