noun HSK 4
Traditional 溫度
temperature · degree of heat
Meaning
温度 refers to the measurement of how hot or cold something is. It's used in both everyday contexts (weather, body temperature, cooking) and scientific/technical settings. The word combines 温 (warm) and 度 (degree/measure).
Usage
This is the standard term for temperature in all contexts. Commonly used with measure words like 度 (degrees) when specifying exact temperatures, as in '25度' (25 degrees). Often appears in weather reports, medical contexts (体温), and cooking instructions. Native speakers frequently ask '今天温度多少?' (What's the temperature today?).
Examples
- 01今天的温度是零下五度。.Today's temperature is minus five degrees.
- 02护士给病人量了体温，温度正常。, .The nurse took the patient's temperature, and it was normal.
Characters
Common collocations
- 温度计thermometer
- 室温room temperature
- 温度升高temperature rises
- 温度下降temperature drops
Origin
Compound word combining 温 (warm/mild) with 度 (degree/measurement), literally meaning 'degree of warmth.' This word was formed in modern Chinese to translate the scientific concept of temperature.