Chinese word

温水

Pronunciation

Pinyinwēn shuǐ

Meaning

  • nounlukewarm water

Example

我喜欢喝温水。wǒ xǐ huān hē wēn shuǐ

I like drinking lukewarm water.

Illustration for 温水 (lukewarm water)

More examples

感冒时医生建议多喝温水。gǎn mào shí yī shēng jiàn yì duō hē wēn shuǐ

When you have a cold, doctors recommend drinking more lukewarm water.

Core concept

Water with a soft, comfortable warmth between the sensations of cold water and hot water.

Common phrases

  • 喝温水hē wēn shuǐ

    drink lukewarm water

  • 用温水洗脸yòng wēn shuǐ xí liǎn

    wash your face with lukewarm water

  • 用温水洗手yòng wēn shuǐ xí shǒu

    wash your hands with lukewarm water

Similar words

温开水wēn kāi shuǐ: Boiled water cooled until it reaches a temperature suitable for drinking.
白开水bái kāi shuǐ: Unflavored drinking water produced by boiling and cooling water.
冷水léng shuǐ: Cold water that makes the body feel chilled when drunk.
热水rè shuǐ: Very hot water that can cause a burn if touched.

Definition in Chinese

温水是指温度介于冷水与热水之间、不会烫手的水，常用于饮用、清洗或护理婴幼儿。wēn shuǐ shì zhǐ wēn dù jiè yú léng shuǐ yǔ rè shuǐ zhī jiān bú huì tàng shǒu de shuǐ cháng yòng yú yǐn yòng qīng xǐ huò hù lǐ yīng yòu ér

Word origin

温 (wēn, "warm") + 水 (shuǐ, "water") forms a compound for water with gentle, moderate warmth.

Usage tips

  • English warm water can suggest water that is noticeably heated, while this Chinese word commonly points to a milder temperature closer to lukewarm.

Other meanings

  • warm waternoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 温水浴wēn shuǐ yùlukewarm-water bathnoun

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