焐 (wù) - To warm by direct contact & to apply heat to something to make it
焐 · wù
To warm by direct contact;
to apply heat to something to make it warm.
To warm by direct contactto apply heat to something to make it
Usage highlights
Warm handsWarm feetWarm the bedWarm something upWarm a teapotWarm with body heat
Usage & contexts
Examples
- Warm your hands by the fire (焐手).
- She warmed the bed with a hot water bottle (用热水袋焐被窝).
- The mother warmed the child's cold feet (焐脚).
Collocations
- Warm hands(焐手)
- Warm feet(焐脚)
- Warm the bed(焐被窝)
- Warm something up(焐热)
- Warm a teapot(焐茶壶)
- Warm with body heat(用体温焐)
Cultural background
FAQ- Associated with traditional methods of keeping warm, especially in colder climates without central heating.
- Often implies a caring, nurturing action, such as a parent warming a child's hands or feet.