Chinese word

保暖

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǎo nuǎn

Meaning

  • adjectivewarm

Example

这件外套很保暖。zhè jiàn wài tào hěn báo nuǎn

This coat is very warm.

Illustration for 保暖 (warm)

More examples

冬天出门要穿得保暖。dōng tiān chū mén yào chuān de báo nuǎn

When you go out in winter, dress warmly.

Core concept

A protective barrier that holds warmth inside and blocks cold from entering.

Common phrases

  • 保暖手套báo nuǎn shǒu tào

    warm gloves

  • 保暖内衣báo nuǎn nèi yī

    warm underwear

  • 穿得保暖chuān de báo nuǎn

    dress warmly

Similar words

温暖wēn nuǎn: Describes a climate or place that is fairly warm and does not feel very cold.
暖和nuǎn huo: Describes weather or surroundings that are warm enough to feel comfortable.
暖nuǎn: Describes a temperature that is fairly high and feels warm.

Definition in Chinese

通过阻隔冷空气或保留热量而使人感觉暖和的性质，常用于描述衣物、被褥或房间的防寒性能。tōng guò zǔ gé lěng kōng qì huò bǎo liú rè liàng ér shǐ rén gǎn jué nuǎn huo de xìng zhì cháng yòng yú miáo shù yī wù bèi rù huò fáng jiān de fáng hán xìng néng

Word origin

保暖 (bǎonuǎn, "keep warm") combines 保 (bǎo, "protect or preserve") with 暖 (nuǎn, "warm"), presenting warmth as something that can be guarded and kept.

Usage tips

  • English often uses "warm" for a person's present feeling, but this Chinese word commonly describes how well clothing, bedding, or a room preserves warmth.

Other meanings

  • retain heatverb
  • protect from the coldverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 保暖性báo nuǎn xìngheat retentionnoun
  • 保暖效果báo nuǎn xiào guǒheat-retaining effectnoun
  • 保暖服báo nuǎn fúwarm clothingnoun

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