English–Chinese

“keep warm” in Chinese

Chinese

Also保温 (bǎo wēn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinqǔ nuǎn

Example

睡前喝杯热茶可以取暖。shuì qián hē bēi rè chá ké yǐ qú nuǎn

Drinking a cup of hot tea before bed can help keep you warm.

Illustration for 取暖 (keep warm)

How to say “keep warm” in Chinese

“Keep warm” in Chinese is 取暖 (qǔ nuǎn).

Move toward or use a source of heat so a person becomes warm.

Full entry for 取暖: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 取暖

寒波来临时，人们纷纷穿厚衣服取暖。hán bō lái lín shí rén men fēn fēn chuān hòu yī fú qú nuǎn

When a cold wave arrives, people put on thick clothes to keep warm.

Tips for using 取暖

  • English often uses "warm" for making an object warmer, but this verb centers on a person seeking relief from cold, such as with a heater or hot drink.

Other Chinese words for “keep warm”

请把汤保温一下，别凉了。qǐng bǎ tāng bǎo wēn yí xià bié liáng le

Please keep the soup warm so it does not get cold.

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