wan1 wo4溫和温和

Jyutpingwan1 wo4

Yalewān wòh

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Mild, gentle, or moderate, describing temperament, climate, or a point of view.

gentle; mild; temperate; moderate
lukewarm; tepid

neutraldescriptions

How it's used

While 溫和 can describe a mild personality or climate, using it for liquid temperature is less common than using 暖. Native speakers typically use 暖 to describe water that is pleasantly warm or lukewarm, whereas 溫和 often implies a lack of intensity or a gentle nature in abstract contexts.

Examples

ni1呢bui1杯seoi2水taai3太wan1溫wo4和laa1喇，ngo5我soeng2想jam2飲jit6熱di1啲。

This cup of water is too lukewarm, I want to drink something hotter.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個wan1溫dou6度wan1溫wo4和m4唔wan1溫wo4和aa3呀？

Do you find this temperature lukewarm or not?

Common phrases

sing3性gaak3格wan1溫wo4和

gentle personality

taai3態dou6度wan1溫wo4和

mild attitude

Common mistake

Avoid using 溫和 to describe food or drink in most daily situations, as it sounds overly formal or slightly unnatural. Use 暖 or 暖笠笠 instead to convey a comfortable, warm temperature.