煦 (xù) - Warm & genial

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煦 · xù

Warm;

genial;

gentle;

refers to warmth, especially from the sun;

used to describe a pleasant, gentle warmth.

Warmgenialgentle

Usage highlights

Warm and gentleGentle breezeWarm sunlightGenial warmthWarm and genialSpring warmth

Synonyms

  • 暖— warm
  • 温— warm; gentle
  • 和— gentle; mild

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The spring sun is warm and gentle (春风和煦).
  • He has a warm and gentle personality (性格温煦).
  • The room was filled with warm sunlight (煦暖的阳光).
  • A gentle breeze blew across the meadow (煦风吹过草地).

Collocations

  • Warm and gentle(和煦)
  • Gentle breeze(煦风)
  • Warm sunlight(煦日)
  • Genial warmth(煦暖)
  • Warm and genial(温煦)
  • Spring warmth(春煦)

Idioms

  • Warm as spring breeze(煦煦为仁)
  • Gentle and benevolent(煦仁孑义)
  • Warm sunshine and gentle breeze(煦色韶光)
  • Accumulated warmth(煦伏之恩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with the gentle warmth of spring and the life-giving power of the sun.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe benevolent rulers or gentle personalities.
  • Considered an auspicious character in naming, symbolizing warmth, kindness, and gentle strength.

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