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温和 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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温和
wēnhé
mild
HSK 6, a, 20 strokes, rank #7969, Hard
温和
wēnhé
lukewarm
HSK 6, a, 20 strokes, rank #7969, Hard
温和
wēnhé
gentle
HSK 6, a, 20 strokes, rank #7969, Hard
温和
wēnhé
moderate
HSK 6, a, 20 strokes, rank #7969, Hard
温和
wēnhuo
mild
HSK 6, a, 20 strokes, rank #7969, Hard
温和
wēnhuo
lukewarm
HSK 6, a, 20 strokes, rank #7969, Hard
温和
wēnhuo
gentle
HSK 6, a, 20 strokes, rank #7969, Hard
温和
wēnhuo
moderate
HSK 6, a, 20 strokes, rank #7969, Hard
wēnhé(wen1he2)wen he
primary
T1
1mild
2lukewarm
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March 24, 2026
温和(溫和)wēnhé(wen1he2)
温和 (wēn hé) describes a gentle, mild, or moderate quality, often used to refer to temperature, personality, or behavior. In contexts such as weather or temperament, it conveys a sense of comfort and lack of extremes, making it suitable for describing pleasant conditions or amicable interactions.
Strokes20Frequency#7969DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, being 温和 is often seen as a virtue, reflecting a harmonious approach to conflict and interaction. It is valued in social contexts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and gentle communication.
Memory tip
Imagine a warm hug from a gentle friend, representing 温 (warm) and 和 (harmony). The character 温, with its radical for heat, suggests warmth, while 和 implies gentleness and peace, helping you remember 'gentle warmth' when you see 温和.
Meanings of 温和
wēnhé(wen1he2)
primary
1mild
2lukewarm
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About 温和
温和Simplified
溫和Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#7969Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
温柔 (wēnróu) refers specifically to gentleness in a more emotional or tender context, while 温和 (wēnhé) encompasses a broader sense of mildness and moderation.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 温和 with more intense adjectives like 强烈 (qiáng liè - strong), leading to incorrect usage in describing emotions or behaviors. It's important to use 温和 in contexts where a gentle or mild description is appropriate, such as in casual conversations rather than formal settings.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 温和 connects with other adjectives that describe qualities or states, such as 亲切 (qīn qiè - kind) or 柔和 (róu hé - soft). Focus on practicing its use in sentences that describe people or situations to deepen your understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 温和 when they mean to express intensity, saying things like '他很温和' (tā hěn wēn hé - he is very mild) when they actually mean to convey he is very strong or passionate. The correct form would be to use a more intense descriptor instead.
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温和 (wēn hé) describes a gentle, mild, or moderate quality, often used to refer to temperature, personality, or behavior. In contexts such as weather or temperament, it conveys a sense of comfort and lack of extremes, making it suitable for describing pleasant conditions or amicable interactions.
When to use 温和
Learners often confuse 温和 with more intense adjectives like 强烈 (qiáng liè - strong), leading to incorrect usage in describing emotions or behaviors. It's important to use 温和 in contexts where a gentle or mild description is appropriate, such as in casual conversations rather than formal settings.
温和 or something close to it
温柔 (wēnróu) refers specifically to gentleness in a more emotional or tender context, while 温和 (wēnhé) encompasses a broader sense of mildness and moderation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 温和 when they mean to express intensity, saying things like '他很温和' (tā hěn wēn hé - he is very mild) when they actually mean to convey he is very strong or passionate. The correct form would be to use a more intense descriptor instead.
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Grammar patterns of 温和
温和 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 4 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.
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我们服的药相对来说药性____，但是我们却在把它们变成毒药。
We're taking relatively benign medicines and we're turning them into poisons.
Example sentences for 温和 (10)
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我们服的药相对来说药性温和，但是我们却在把它们变成毒药。
wǒmen fú de yào xiāngduì lái shuō yào xìng wēnhé， dànshì wǒmen què zài bǎ tāmen biànchéng dú yào。
We're taking relatively benign medicines and we're turning them into poisons.
2
他是个好小伙，非常温和，彬彬有礼。
tā shì gè hǎo xiǎo huǒ， fēicháng wēnhé， bīnbīnyǒulǐ。
He was a nice fellow, very quiet and courteous.
3
他温和地责备了那两名女子。
tā wēnhé dì zébèi le nà liǎng míng nǚzǐ。
He gently chided the two women.
4
性情温和的斯坦利变了，成了充满信心、笑口常开的英雄。
xìngqíng wēnhé de Sī tǎn lì biàn le， chéng le chōngmǎn xìnxīn、 xiào kǒu cháng kāi de yīngxióng。
Mild-mannered Stanley morphs into a confident, grinning hero.
