nyun5暖
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Definition
To keep something warm; to warm up.
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How it's used
暖 functions as a verb when it implies the action of bringing something to a comfortable temperature, often used with the reduplicated particle 吓 to soften the tone. It is frequently applied to the body or stomach, suggesting a sense of comfort and relief rather than just physical heat. Unlike the adjective 暖, which describes a state of being warm, this verbal usage emphasizes the process of achieving that state.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the verb 暖 with the adjective 暖. While 暖 can describe the weather or a room, using it as a verb to mean 'to heat up' something to a high temperature is incorrect; for boiling or cooking, use 煲 or 熱 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
