wan1 nyun5溫暖温暖

Jyutpingwan1 nyun5

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Common

Definition

Warm, or to make something warm.

warm; mild and pleasant
to warm; to make someone or something warm

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How it's used

Focuses on the emotional or physical sensation of comfort rather than just the ambient temperature. It is frequently used to describe gestures, words, or objects that provide a sense of care or security. While it can describe weather, it is more commonly applied to interpersonal relationships or the feeling of being cared for.

Examples

le1呢bui1杯jit6熱caa4茶jam2飲lok6落hou2好wan1溫nyun5暖。

This cup of hot tea feels very warming to drink.

nei5你sung3送koi3嘅geng2頸gan1巾ling3令ngo5我hou2好wan1溫nyun5暖。

The scarf you gave me makes me feel very warm.

Common phrases

wan1溫nyun5暖ge3嘅siu3笑jung4容

a warm smile

gam2感gok3覺wan1溫nyun5暖

to feel warm

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe the actual temperature of a room or the weather in a technical sense, as 暖 or 暖和 are more appropriate for literal heat. Using 溫暖 for a hot day sounds unnatural because it implies a cozy, pleasant feeling rather than just high degrees.