輼 (wēn) - Warm — refers to a warm, comfortable state & used in classical Chinese for a type of

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wēn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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輼 · wēn

Warm — refers to a warm, comfortable state;

used in classical Chinese for a type of carriage.

Warm — refers to a warm, comfortable stateused in classical Chinese for a type of

Usage highlights

Warm carriageWenliang carriageWarm and comfortableWarm beddingComfortable dwellingWarm atmosphere

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The room is warm and cozy (輼暖).
  • Ancient noble's carriage (輼輬车).
  • The bedding feels warm (輼温).
  • Comfortable living conditions (輼居).

Collocations

  • Warm carriage(輼车)
  • Wenliang carriage(輼輬车)
  • Warm and comfortable(輼暖)
  • Warm bedding(輼褥)
  • Comfortable dwelling(輼居)
  • Warm atmosphere(輼氛)

Idioms

  • Wenliang carriage(輼輬车)
  • Warm as spring(輼如春)
  • Comfortable and warm(輼暖舒适)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of enclosed carriage used by nobility in ancient China.
  • The character contains the 'cart' radical (車), indicating its original association with vehicles.
  • Later extended to mean warm and comfortable, possibly from the sheltered nature of the carriage.

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