nyun5 wo4暖和
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Definition
Warm; having a comfortable temperature that is neither hot nor cold.
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How it's used
While 暖和 is understood, native speakers in Hong Kong much prefer using 暖笠笠 to describe a pleasant, cozy warmth. 暖和 often carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone, whereas 暖笠笠 is the go-to colloquial expression for physical comfort. Using 暖和 can sometimes sound like you are reading from a textbook or a written text.
Examples
The weather is nice and warm today, let's go out for a walk.
Do you feel this room is warm enough?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 暖和 with 暖, but 暖 is a simpler adjective that can also function as a verb, whereas 暖和 is strictly an adjective describing a state of temperature.
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