燠 (yù) - Warm & hot

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yù ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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燠 · yù

Warm;

hot;

heat;

warmth;

refers to warm weather or a warm atmosphere.

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Usage highlights

Warm and humidWarm weatherWarm climateWarm and stuffyWarmth and coolnessWarm and moist

Synonyms

  • 暖— warm; gentle heat
  • 温— warm; temperate
  • 热— hot; heat

Antonyms

  • 凉— cool; chilly
  • 冷— cold
  • 寒— cold; frigid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather is warm and humid (燠热).
  • They sat by the fire to keep warm (取暖).
  • This room is very warm (这个房间很燠).
  • The climate in the south is often warm and humid (南方气候常燠湿).

Collocations

  • Warm and humid(燠热)
  • Warm weather(燠天)
  • Warm climate(燠气)
  • Warm and stuffy(燠闷)
  • Warmth and coolness(燠凉)
  • Warm and moist(燠湿)

Idioms

  • Warm in winter and cool in summer(冬燠夏凉)
  • Warm as spring breeze(如沐燠风)
  • Warm and harmonious atmosphere(燠然之气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese texts, 燠 often describes warm weather conditions, particularly in climate descriptions.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese medical texts discussing the balance of warm and cool elements in the body.
  • Used in traditional Chinese meteorology to classify warm seasonal patterns.

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