Meaning
保暖 means to keep or maintain warmth, referring to the action of preserving body heat or the quality of being insulated against cold. It's commonly used when discussing clothing, winter preparations, or health advice related to staying warm in cold weather.
Usage
Native speakers frequently use 保暖 when discussing winter clothing choices, health tips during cold seasons, or the thermal properties of materials. It appears in both verb form (做好保暖工作 'do a good job keeping warm') and as an adjective (保暖衣服 'warm clothing'). Very common in weather forecasts and health advisories.
Examples
- 01天气冷了，出门一定要注意保暖。, .The weather has turned cold, you must pay attention to keeping warm when you go out.
- 02这件羽绒服保暖效果很好。.This down jacket has very good insulation.
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Common collocations
- 注意保暖pay attention to keeping warm
- 保暖措施warming measures
- 保暖衣物warm clothing
- 做好保暖keep warm properly
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 保 (to preserve/protect) and 暖 (warm), literally meaning 'to preserve warmth.' The combination reflects the practical concept of actively maintaining body temperature in cold conditions.