Chinese word

温馨

Pronunciation

Pinyinwēn xīn

Meaning

  • adjectivecozy

Example

这个房间布置得很温馨。zhè ge fáng jiān bù zhì de hěn wēn xīn

This room has very cozy decor.

Illustration for 温馨 (cozy)

More examples

老人们在饭桌上谈笑，整个房间充满了温馨的回忆。lǎo rén men zài fàn zhuō shàng tán xiào zhěng gè fáng jiān chōng mǎn le wēn xīn de huí yì

The older people chatted and laughed at the dining table, and the whole room was filled with heartwarming memories.

Core concept

A soft atmosphere where kindness and comfort make people feel at home.

Common phrases

  • 温馨的聚会wēn xīn de jù huì

    warm gathering

  • 温馨的时刻wēn xīn de shí kè

    cozy moment

  • 温馨的回忆wēn xīn de huí yì

    heartwarming memory

Similar words

温暖wēn nuǎn: Having a comfortable temperature that feels warm to the body.
舒适shū shì: Feeling physically or mentally comfortable and at ease.
亲切qīn qiè: Showing care and thoughtfulness in a way that makes others feel welcome.
温和wēn hé: Showing a calm and gentle personality or manner.

Definition in Chinese

用来形容环境、言语或场合使人感到温暖舒适、有亲切感的形容词。yòng lái xíng róng huán jìng yán yǔ huò chǎng hé shǐ rén gǎn dào wēn nuǎn shū shì yǒu qīn qiè gǎn de xíng róng cí

Word origin

The compound 温 (wēn, "warm") + 馨 (xīn, "fragrant") combines bodily warmth with a pleasant scent, an image that develops into emotional comfort and closeness.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often reserve this adjective for places, while Chinese also uses it for supportive messages and shared occasions, so its scope is broader than room design.

Other meanings

  • warmadjective

Opposites

  • 冷清lěng qīngdesolateadjective

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