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March 24, 2026
温暖(溫暖)wēnnuǎn(wen1nuan3)
温暖 (wēnnuǎn) means 'warm' and is commonly used to describe physical warmth, as well as emotional warmth or comfort. It can refer to the temperature of the environment, such as a warm day, or a feeling of warmth in interpersonal relationships, indicating kindness and affection.
Strokes25Frequency#3571DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the idea of warmth extends beyond temperature to embody hospitality and care. For instance, Chinese families often ensure their homes are 温暖 not just in temperature, but also in atmosphere, reflecting their values of family and community.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'warm' sun shining down (温) that makes you feel cozy and 'nuan' (like a gentle hug), wrapping you in a blanket of comfort. The character 温 combines the radical for 'water' (氵), suggesting warmth from a soothing source, like a warm bath.
Meanings of 温暖
wēnnuǎn(wen1nuan3)
1warm
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About 温暖
温暖Simplified
溫暖Traditional
25Strokes
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3571Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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AI Study Notes for 温暖
Quick Contrast
温和 (wēnhé) refers to 'mild' or 'gentle' and is often used to describe a soft or moderate quality, while 温暖 (wēnnuǎn) emphasizes a sense of warmth and comfort.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 温暖 with 热 (rè), which means 'hot.' Remember that 温暖 is softer and more comforting. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, so you can use it when talking about weather or feelings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 温暖 connects with other Level 5 words that describe emotions and states, such as 幸福 (xìngfú, happiness) and 快乐 (kuàilè, joy). Focus on using it in sentences that express feelings or describe environments.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 温暖 with the more general term for warmth, 暖和 (nuǎnhuo). For example, saying '我觉得今天很暖和' (wǒ juédé jīntiān hěn nuǎnhuo) is incorrect if you want to express emotional warmth; you should use 温暖 instead.
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温暖 (wēnnuǎn) means 'warm' and is commonly used to describe physical warmth, as well as emotional warmth or comfort. It can refer to the temperature of the environment, such as a warm day, or a feeling of warmth in interpersonal relationships, indicating kindness and affection.
When to use 温暖
Learners often confuse 温暖 with 热 (rè), which means 'hot.' Remember that 温暖 is softer and more comforting. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, so you can use it when talking about weather or feelings.
温暖 or something close to it
温和 (wēnhé) refers to 'mild' or 'gentle' and is often used to describe a soft or moderate quality, while 温暖 (wēnnuǎn) emphasizes a sense of warmth and comfort.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 温暖 with the more general term for warmth, 暖和 (nuǎnhuo). For example, saying '我觉得今天很暖和' (wǒ juédé jīntiān hěn nuǎnhuo) is incorrect if you want to express emotional warmth; you should use 温暖 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 温暖
温暖 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
毛毯能让你睡得更____、更舒适。
The blanket will provide additional warmth and comfort in bed.
