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昷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
昷wēnwarm, a warm mealx, 9 strokes, radical 日
wēn(wen1) T1
  1. 1warm, a warm meal
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March 24, 2026

昷wēn(wen1)

The character 昷 (wēn) means 'warm' and is often used to describe temperature, comfort, or food that is pleasantly warm. It can refer to both physical warmth and a warm meal, making it versatile in culinary contexts and discussions about comfort.

Strokes9Radical日
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, warm meals are an essential part of hospitality, particularly during gatherings and festivals, symbolizing care and comfort for guests.

Memory Tip

Imagine a cozy sun rising (the radical 昼 means 'sun' or 'day') that warms a pot of soup. The character's form visually suggests warmth radiating from the sun, helping you remember both the sound (wēn) and meaning.

Meanings of 昷

wēn(wen1)
1warm, a warm meal
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About 昷

昷Simplified
9Strokes
日Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 昷

Quick Contrast

温 (wēn) - use 昷 (wēn) for a more poetic or literary context, while 温 (wēn) is more common in everyday language.

Usage Notes

This character is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing food or weather. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to pronunciation. It frequently collocates with words like 'meal' (餐) or 'weather' (天气).

HSK Study Tips

Though 昷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it shares similarities with other HSK words related to temperature and comfort, such as 热 (hot) and 暖 (warm). Focus on contextual usage to deepen understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 昷 with 暖 (nuǎn) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我想吃暖的饭' (I want to eat warm rice) is incorrect; '我想吃昷的饭' is the proper expression.

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Etymology of 昷

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A warm 日 meal 皿

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Decomposition of 昷

IDS Structure⿱日皿
昷Full Character
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日Ri4
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皿min3
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Parts

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How to say warm, a warm meal in Chinese

“warm, a warm meal” in Chinese is昷wēn

The character 昷 (wēn) means 'warm' and is often used to describe temperature, comfort, or food that is pleasantly warm. It can refer to both physical warmth and a warm meal, making it versatile in culinary contexts and discussions about comfort.

When to use 昷

This character is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly when discussing food or weather. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters, so pay attention to pronunciation. It frequently collocates with words like 'meal' (餐) or 'weather' (天气).

昷 or something close to it

温 (wēn) - use 昷 (wēn) for a more poetic or literary context, while 温 (wēn) is more common in everyday language.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 昷 with 暖 (nuǎn) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我想吃暖的饭' (I want to eat warm rice) is incorrect; '我想吃昷的饭' is the proper expression.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昷

You can say '这顿饭的菜很昷' (This meal is very warm) to describe the temperature of food.

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