Today’s word of the day is 温 (wēn) which means ‘temperature’. Let’s practice making different words, phrases, and sentences with 温 (wēn).
温暖 (wēn nuǎn) Warm
The first word is 温暖 (wēn nuǎn) which means warm. Let’s look at each character of this word, 温 means temperature, and 暖 means warm. A way of using it in a sentence is 在这个温暖的季节,我们可以去野餐。(Zài zhège wēn nuǎn de jìjié, wǒmen kěyǐ qù yěcān.) In this warm season, we can go on a picnic.
温水 (wēn shuǐ) Warm water
Another word we can create with 温 (wēn) is 温水 (wēn shuǐ). This is a noun that means warm water. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 温 means warm, and 水 means water. A way of using it in a sentence is 请把温水倒入茶杯里。(Qǐng bǎ wēn shuǐ dào rù chá bēi lǐ.) Please pour lukewarm water into the teacup.
温柔 (wēn róu) Gentle
Finally, we can create the word 温柔 (wēn róu) which means gentle. A way of using it in a sentence is 妈妈的声音很温柔,让我感到很安心。(Māma de shēngyīn hěn wēn róu, ràng wǒ gǎndào hěn ānxīn.) My mother's voice is very gentle and tender, which makes me feel at ease.