Chinese word

暖烘烘

Pronunciation

Pinyinnuǎn hōng hōng

Meaning

  • adjectivewarm

Example

这个毛衣暖烘烘，很适合冬天。zhè ge máo yī nuǎn hōng hōng hěn shì hé dōng tiān

This sweater is warm, so it is perfect for winter.

Illustration for 暖烘烘 (warm)

More examples

午后，窗边暖烘烘的阳光让人想打盹。wǔ hòu chuāng biān nuǎn hōng hōng de yáng guāng ràng rén xiǎng dá dǔn

In the afternoon, the warm sunlight by the window makes people want to doze.

Core concept

Soft heat that stays present and welcoming, like a sweater or blanket warmed through.

Common phrases

  • 暖烘烘的毛衣nuǎn hōng hōng de máo yī

    warm sweater

  • 暖烘烘的被窝nuǎn hōng hōng de bèi wō

    warm bedding

  • 暖烘烘的阳光nuǎn hōng hōng de yáng guāng

    warm sunlight

Similar words

暖和nuǎn huo: Describes a warm state that keeps people from feeling cold, often indoors or in warm clothing.
温暖wēn nuǎn: Describes a warm climate or atmosphere with a peaceful and comforting quality.
暖洋洋nuǎn yáng yáng: Describes mild warmth that spreads pleasantly and makes the surroundings feel soothing.

Definition in Chinese

表示柔和而持续的温暖，多用于形容衣物、被褥、室内或人体局部的舒适暖感。biǎo shì róu hé ér chí xù de wēn nuǎn duō yòng yú xíng róng yī wù bèi rù shì nèi huò rén tǐ jú bù de shū shì nuǎn gǎn

Word origin

暖烘烘 (nuǎnhōnghōng, "warm and toasty") builds on 暖 (nuǎn, "warm") and the repeated 烘 (hōng, "give off heat"), whose repetition makes the warmth feel ongoing and vivid.

Usage tips

  • The word is especially useful for everyday sensory descriptions, while a more neutral word is better for technical descriptions of temperature or heating.

Other meanings

  • toastyadjective
  • comfortably warmadjective

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