verb HSK 4
to warm oneself · to keep warm · to heat (a room)
Meaning
取暖 means to obtain warmth or heat, referring to the action of making oneself warm or heating a space. It's commonly used in contexts involving cold weather, heating systems, or any method of staying warm.
Usage
Native speakers use 取暖 when discussing heating methods during winter, warming oneself by a fire or heater, or heating facilities in buildings. It frequently appears with 设备 (equipment), 费 (heating fees), or methods like 烧火 (burning firewood) or 开暖气 (turning on heating).
Examples
- 01冬天我们靠烧煤取暖。.In winter we rely on burning coal to keep warm.
- 02这个房间没有取暖设备，太冷了。, .This room has no heating equipment; it's too cold.
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Common collocations
- 取暖设备heating equipment
- 取暖费heating fee
- 烤火取暖to warm oneself by the fire
- 取暖方式heating method
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 取 (to obtain) with 暖 (warmth), literally meaning 'to obtain warmth.' This straightforward compound reflects the practical action of seeking or generating heat.