供暖 (gōngnuǎn) means 'to provide heating' or 'heating supply.' It is commonly used in the context of residential or commercial buildings to describe the systems that provide warmth during colder months. This term is often associated with central heating systems and is relevant in discussions about comfort and energy efficiency.
HSK 7, rank #25420, Hard
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March 24, 2026
供暖()gōngnuǎn(gong1nuan3)
供暖 (gōngnuǎn) means 'to provide heating' or 'heating supply.' It is commonly used in the context of residential or commercial buildings to describe the systems that provide warmth during colder months. This term is often associated with central heating systems and is relevant in discussions about comfort and energy efficiency.
Frequency#25420DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In many northern regions of China, especially where winters are harsh, the concept of 供暖 is crucial in everyday life. Buildings are often equipped with centralized heating to ensure comfort during cold months, reflecting the importance of community infrastructure.
Memory Tip
Think of 供 as 'to supply' (like a supply chain) and 暖 as 'warm.' Imagine a warm supply of heat flowing into your home during winter. The character 供 has a 'person' component (人) suggesting someone providing warmth, while 暖 has a 'fire' radical (火) that hints at heat.
About 供暖
供暖Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 供暖
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 供 as 'to supply' (like a supply chain) and 暖 as 'warm.' Imagine a warm supply of heat flowing into your home during winter. The character 供 has a 'person' component (人) suggesting someone providing warmth, while 暖 has a 'fire' radical (火) that hints at heat.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 供暖 in contexts related to heating; it's not interchangeable with other terms like 'cooling' (制冷). This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations. A common collocation is '集中供暖' (central heating).
HSK Study Tips
供暖 is not currently part of the HSK vocabulary list but connects with other terms related to home and comfort, such as '家' (home) and '温度' (temperature). Focus on understanding its components to help remember it.
Cultural Note
In many northern regions of China, especially where winters are harsh, the concept of 供暖 is crucial in everyday life. Buildings are often equipped with centralized heating to ensure comfort during cold months, reflecting the importance of community infrastructure.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 供暖 with '供冷' (gōnglěng), which means 'to provide cooling.' For example, saying '我们需要供冷' (Wǒmen xūyào gōnglěng) when discussing winter heating would be incorrect; instead, use '供暖' for heating.
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Cultural Notes for 供暖
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In many northern regions of China, especially where winters are harsh, the concept of 供暖 is crucial in everyday life. Buildings are often equipped with centralized heating to ensure comfort during cold months, reflecting the importance of community infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions about 供暖
'Heating system' can be translated as '供暖系统' (gōngnuǎn xìtǒng).
Yes, 供暖 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it suitable for a formal letter discussing housing or utilities.
The opposite would be '制冷' (zhìlěng), which means 'to cool' or 'cooling.'
