温暖 (wēn nuǎn) — (adjective) warm; (verb) to warm (something)
Definition
温暖 (wēnnuǎn) is a slightly more literary, evocative 'warm' — used for both temperature and figurative warmth (a warm feeling, a warm welcome). 暖和 is the plain everyday word for pleasant warmth; 温馨 is for an atmosphere that feels cozy and homey.
adjective
warm
verb
to warm (something)
Examples
- 温暖。Zhè ge fáng jiān hěn wēn nuǎn.This room is very warm.
- 温暖。Mā ma de rè tāng wēn nuǎn le wǒ de xīn.Mom's hot soup warmed my heart.
- 温暖。Péng you de huà ràng wǒ jué de hěn wēn nuǎn.My friend's words made me feel very warm.
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