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    Expressing 'warm' with 温暖 (wēnnuǎn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    温暖 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The word 温暖 (wēnnuǎn) means 'warm' and can function as both an adjective and a verb. It describes pleasant warmth in a physical sense and is also used figuratively to express emotional warmth, comfort, or kindness.

    Examples

    • 春天的风很温暖，让人心情好。

      Chūntiān de fēng hěn wēnnuǎn, ràng rén xīnqíng hǎo.

      The spring breeze is warm and puts people in a good mood.

    • 奶奶的笑容总是那么温暖。

      Nǎinai de xiàoróng zǒng shì nàme wēnnuǎn.

      Grandma's smile is always so warm.

    • 这杯热茶温暖了我的手。

      Zhè bēi rè chá wēnnuǎn le wǒ de shǒu.

      This cup of hot tea warmed my hands.

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