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降温 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
降温jiàngwēnto become coolerHSK 4, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #16596, Medium
降温jiàngwēnto lower the temperatureHSK 4, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #16596, Medium
降温jiàngwēncoolingHSK 4, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #16596, Medium
降温jiàngwēn(of interest, activity etc) to declineHSK 4, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #16596, Medium
jiàngwēn(jiang4wen1)jiang wen T4
  1. 1to become cooler
  2. 2to lower the temperature
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March 24, 2026

降温(降溫)jiàngwēn(jiang4wen1)

降温 (jiàng wēn) refers to the process of becoming cooler or lowering the temperature, both literally and metaphorically. It is commonly used in contexts such as weather changes, discussions about interest levels in activities, or economic conditions, signifying a decrease in intensity or enthusiasm.

Strokes20Frequency#16596DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 降温 is not only relevant to discussing the weather but also reflects a broader awareness of the changing seasons and their impact on life. For instance, people often talk about 降温 in the context of seasonal festivals, which are closely tied to temperature changes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant thermometer with a dragon (降) breathing fire at the top. As the dragon calms down and lowers its flames, the temperature (温) drops. This vivid image connects '降' (to lower) with '温' (temperature), helping you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 降温

jiàngwēn(jiang4wen1)
1to become cooler
2to lower the temperature
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About 降温

降温Simplified
降溫Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 降温

Quick Contrast

降温 (jiàng wēn) vs 降低 (jiàng dī) — use 降温 for temperature or intensity contexts, while 降低 is broader, meaning to lower in general.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 降温 with similar terms like 降低 (to lower) or 冷却 (to cool). 降温 is more specific to temperature or levels of interest and is generally used in both formal and informal contexts. Be mindful of the tones: 降 (jiàng) is pronounced with a falling tone, while 温 (wēn) has a high level tone.

HSK Study Tips

降温 is not currently included in the HSK vocabulary list, but understanding it can enhance your language skills, particularly in discussions about weather or economic conditions. Focus on how it can be used in various contexts to describe both physical and abstract declines.

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use 降温 when they mean to say 冷却 (to cool down) in technical contexts like refrigeration. For example, saying '降温冰箱' (jiàng wēn bīng xiāng) instead of '冷却冰箱' (lěng què bīng xiāng) is incorrect; use 冷却 for cooling devices.

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Component Characters

降jiàngto drop
HSK 48 strokes阝
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温Wēnwarm
HSK 312 strokes氵
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How to say to become cooler in Chinese

“to become cooler” in Chinese is降温jiàngwēn

降温 (jiàng wēn) refers to the process of becoming cooler or lowering the temperature, both literally and metaphorically. It is commonly used in contexts such as weather changes, discussions about interest levels in activities, or economic conditions, signifying a decrease in intensity or enthusiasm.

When to use 降温

Learners often confuse 降温 with similar terms like 降低 (to lower) or 冷却 (to cool). 降温 is more specific to temperature or levels of interest and is generally used in both formal and informal contexts. Be mindful of the tones: 降 (jiàng) is pronounced with a falling tone, while 温 (wēn) has a high level tone.

降温 or something close to it

降温 (jiàng wēn) vs 降低 (jiàng dī) — use 降温 for temperature or intensity contexts, while 降低 is broader, meaning to lower in general.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use 降温 when they mean to say 冷却 (to cool down) in technical contexts like refrigeration. For example, saying '降温冰箱' (jiàng wēn bīng xiāng) instead of '冷却冰箱' (lěng què bīng xiāng) is incorrect; use 冷却 for cooling devices.

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