adjective / noun HSK 5
Traditional 恆溫
constant temperature · thermostatic · homeothermic
Meaning
恒温 refers to maintaining a constant or stable temperature. It's commonly used in scientific, technical, and everyday contexts to describe systems, devices, or organisms that keep their temperature steady regardless of external conditions.
Usage
This term is frequently used in contexts involving climate control (air conditioning, heating systems), laboratory equipment, biology (warm-blooded animals), and industrial processes. It can function as both an adjective modifying nouns (恒温动物 'warm-blooded animal') or as a noun describing the concept of constant temperature itself.
Examples
- 01这个实验室配备了恒温设备，确保温度始终保持在25度。, .This laboratory is equipped with thermostatic equipment to ensure the temperature always stays at 25 degrees.
- 02哺乳动物和鸟类都是恒温动物，能够自我调节体温。, .Mammals and birds are both warm-blooded animals that can self-regulate their body temperature.
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Common collocations
- 恒温动物warm-blooded animal
- 恒温器thermostat
- 恒温箱incubator, temperature-controlled chamber
- 保持恒温maintain constant temperature
Antonyms
Origin
恒 originally meant 'permanent' or 'constant' and 温 means 'temperature' or 'warmth'. Together they literally mean 'constant temperature', a direct and transparent compound.