adjective HSK 4
Traditional 溫熱
warm · lukewarm · moderately hot
Meaning
温热 describes something that is pleasantly warm or moderately hot, typically referring to temperature. It suggests a comfortable warmth that is neither cold nor too hot, often used for beverages, food, or physical sensations.
Usage
This word is commonly used in everyday contexts when describing the ideal temperature of drinks (like tea or water), food, or even weather. It carries a positive connotation of comfort and is frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine to describe warming properties of foods or herbs.
Examples
- 01医生建议我多喝温热的水。.The doctor advised me to drink more warm water.
- 02这碗粥还是温热的，正好可以喝。, .This bowl of porridge is still warm, just right to drink.
Characters
Common collocations
- 温热的水warm water
- 温热的茶warm tea
- 感觉温热feel warm
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 温 (warm) and 热 (hot) creates a compound meaning moderately warm, balancing the mildness of 温 with the intensity of 热.