adjective / verb HSK 4
Traditional 溫
warm · mild · to warm up · to review
Meaning
温 describes a moderate, pleasant warmth—neither hot nor cold. It applies to temperature, personality, and manner. As a verb, it means to warm something up or to review/revisit previously learned material.
Usage
Commonly used to describe comfortable temperatures (温水 warm water), gentle personalities (温柔 gentle), and reviewing study material (温习 to review). Native speakers favor compounds like 温暖, 温柔, and 气温 over using 温 alone in conversation.
Examples
- 01今天气温很温和，适合出去散步。, .Today's temperature is mild, suitable for going out for a walk.
- 02考试前我要温习一下以前学过的内容。.Before the exam, I need to review the content I learned before.
Measure words
- 度温度是二十五度
Common collocations
- 气温air temperature
- 体温body temperature
- 温度temperature
- 温习to review (study material)
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 溫 combines the water radical 氵with 昷, which originally depicted steam rising from a covered vessel, suggesting warmth.