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暖和
nuǎnhuo
warm
HSK 4, a, 21 strokes, rank #6338, Medium
暖和
nuǎnhuo
nice and warm
HSK 4, a, 21 strokes, rank #6338, Medium
nuǎnhuo(nuan3huo5)nuan huo T3
1warm
2nice and warm
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March 24, 2026
暖和nuǎnhuo(nuan3huo5)
暖和 (nuǎn huo) means 'warm' or 'nice and warm' and is commonly used to describe pleasant weather or comfortable temperatures. It can also refer to the warmth of a person or atmosphere, conveying a sense of coziness and friendliness.
Strokes21Frequency#6338DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, describing the weather as 暖和 often reflects the joy of springtime and the importance of comfortable living conditions, highlighting the value placed on harmony with nature.
Memory tip
Imagine a cozy room with a warm blanket (暖). The character '暖' has the '火' (fire) radical, reminding you of warmth from a fire. Think of the sound 'nuan' as you snuggle up to feel the warmth around you.
Meanings of 暖和
nuǎnhuo(nuan3huo5)
1warm
2nice and warm
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About 暖和
暖和Simplified
21Strokes
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#6338Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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温暖 (wēnnuǎn) refers to a more gentle or tender warmth, often used in emotional contexts, while 暖和 (nuǎnhuo) is typically used for physical warmth, such as weather or temperature.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 暖和 with 热 (rè), which means 'hot.' 暖和 is typically used in informal contexts, such as conversations about the weather. Common collocations include '天气暖和' (the weather is warm) and '今天暖和' (today is warm).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 暖和 connects well with other weather-related vocabulary such as 冷 (lěng - cold) and 热 (rè - hot). Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe weather and comfort levels.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 暖和 with 热 (rè), mistakenly saying '今天热和' instead of '今天暖和' to refer to pleasant weather. Remember, 暖和 is about comfort and mildness.
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暖和 (nuǎn huo) means 'warm' or 'nice and warm' and is commonly used to describe pleasant weather or comfortable temperatures. It can also refer to the warmth of a person or atmosphere, conveying a sense of coziness and friendliness.
When to use 暖和
Be careful not to confuse 暖和 with 热 (rè), which means 'hot.' 暖和 is typically used in informal contexts, such as conversations about the weather. Common collocations include '天气暖和' (the weather is warm) and '今天暖和' (today is warm).
暖和 or something close to it
温暖 (wēnnuǎn) refers to a more gentle or tender warmth, often used in emotional contexts, while 暖和 (nuǎnhuo) is typically used for physical warmth, such as weather or temperature.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 暖和 with 热 (rè), mistakenly saying '今天热和' instead of '今天暖和' to refer to pleasant weather. Remember, 暖和 is about comfort and mildness.
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Grammar patterns of 暖和
暖和 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
