煗 (nuǎn) - Warm — archaic or literary form of 暖 & to warm up.

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煗 · nuǎn

Warm — archaic or literary form of 暖 (nuǎn), meaning warm, gentle heat;

to warm up.

Warm — archaic or literary form of 暖to warm up.

Usage highlights

Warm windWarm sunWarm springWarm feelingWarm up wineWarm and gentle

Synonyms

  • 暖— warm (modern standard form)
  • 温— warm, temperate
  • 热— hot (more intense than 煗)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spring breeze is warm (春风煗煗).
  • Warm the wine before drinking (煗酒).
  • The room feels warm and cozy (房间煗煗的).

Collocations

  • Warm wind(煗风)
  • Warm sun(煗日)
  • Warm spring(煗春)
  • Warm feeling(煗意)
  • Warm up wine(煗酒)
  • Warm and gentle(煗煗)

Idioms

  • Warm as spring breeze(如沐煗风)
  • Warm sun and gentle breeze(煗日微风)
  • Warm wine and good company(煗酒良朋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 煗 is an archaic variant of 暖, primarily found in classical literature and poetry.
  • The character carries connotations of gentle, comforting warmth rather than intense heat.
  • In traditional contexts, it often describes the pleasant warmth of spring or human kindness.

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