nyun5 hei3暖氣暖气

Jyutpingnyun5 hei3

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名詞Rare

Definition

Warm air, or a heating system that provides it.

warm air
central heating; heating installation

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the system or the warm air generated by a heater rather than the feeling of warmth itself. While common in colder climates or modern hotels, it is rarely used in typical Hong Kong homes because most local apartments lack central heating systems. When people in Hong Kong talk about warming up a room, they are usually referring to a portable heater or the heating function on an air conditioner.

Measure word

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Examples

le1呢gaan3間fong2房hoi1開zo2咗nyun5暖hei3氣mei6未aa4呀？

Has the heating been turned on in this room yet?

dung1冬tin1天hoi1開nyun5暖hei3氣zan1真hai6係hou2好syu1舒fuk6服。

It is really comfortable to turn on the heating in winter.

Common phrases

hoi1開nyun5暖hei3氣

turn on the heating

nyun5暖hei3氣cit3設bei6備

heating equipment

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 暖笠笠, which describes the sensation of being warm and cozy. Using 暖氣 to describe a person or a blanket feeling warm is incorrect.