温 (wēn) - Warm & mild

温Tone 1

wēn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

温 · wēn

Warm;

mild;

temperate;

to warm up;

to review (as in studying);

gentle;

kind;

a surname.

Warmmildtemperate

Usage highlights

Warm and gentleWarm climateBody temperatureTo review lessonsThermos bottleWarm water

Synonyms

  • 暖— warm (temperature)
  • 和— gentle, mild

Antonyms

  • 冷— cold
  • 寒— chilly, frigid
  • 烈— fiery, intense

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather is warm and pleasant (天气温和).
  • Please warm up the food (把食物温一下).
  • He has a gentle personality (他性格温和).
  • We need to review the lessons (我们需要温习功课).

Collocations

  • Warm and gentle(温和)
  • Warm climate(温暖的气候)
  • Body temperature(体温)
  • To review lessons(温习功课)
  • Thermos bottle(温水瓶)
  • Warm water(温水)

Idioms

  • Gentle and refined(温文尔雅)
  • Gentle as jade, warm as fragrance(温香软玉)
  • Review the past to know the present(温故知新)
  • Gentle and respectful(温柔敦厚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies Confucian ideals of gentleness, refinement, and cultivated demeanor.
  • It is a positive attribute in personal names, suggesting a warm, kind, and scholarly nature.
  • The concept of 'warming up' knowledge (温故) is a classic Confucian learning method.

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