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温和 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
温和wēnhémildHSK 6, a, rank #7969, Hard
温和wēnhélukewarmHSK 6, a, rank #7969, Hard
温和wēnhégentleHSK 6, a, rank #7969, Hard
温和wēnhémoderateHSK 6, a, rank #7969, Hard
温和wēnhuomildHSK 6, a, rank #7969, Hard
温和wēnhuolukewarmHSK 6, a, rank #7969, Hard
温和wēnhuogentleHSK 6, a, rank #7969, Hard
温和wēnhuomoderateHSK 6, a, rank #7969, Hard
wēnhé(wen1he2)
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 T1
  1. 1mild
  2. 2lukewarm
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March 24, 2026
温和(溫和)wēnhé(wen1he2)

温和 (wēn hé) describes a gentle, mild, or moderate quality, often used to refer to temperature, personality, or behavior. In contexts such as weather or temperament, it conveys a sense of comfort and lack of extremes, making it suitable for describing pleasant conditions or amicable interactions.

Frequency#7969DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being 温和 is often seen as a virtue, reflecting a harmonious approach to conflict and interaction. It is valued in social contexts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and gentle communication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a warm hug from a gentle friend, representing 温 (warm) and 和 (harmony). The character 温, with its radical for heat, suggests warmth, while 和 implies gentleness and peace, helping you remember 'gentle warmth' when you see 温和.

Meanings of 温和

wēnhé(wen1he2)
primary
1mild
2lukewarm
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About 温和

温和Simplified
溫和Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#7969Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

温柔 (wēnróu) refers specifically to gentleness in a more emotional or tender context, while 温和 (wēnhé) encompasses a broader sense of mildness and moderation.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a warm hug from a gentle friend, representing 温 (warm) and 和 (harmony). The character 温, with its radical for heat, suggests warmth, while 和 implies gentleness and peace, helping you remember 'gentle warmth' when you see 温和.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 温和 with more intense adjectives like 强烈 (qiáng liè - strong), leading to incorrect usage in describing emotions or behaviors. It's important to use 温和 in contexts where a gentle or mild description is appropriate, such as in casual conversations rather than formal settings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 温和 connects with other adjectives that describe qualities or states, such as 亲切 (qīn qiè - kind) or 柔和 (róu hé - soft). Focus on practicing its use in sentences that describe people or situations to deepen your understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being 温和 is often seen as a virtue, reflecting a harmonious approach to conflict and interaction. It is valued in social contexts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and gentle communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 温和 when they mean to express intensity, saying things like '他很温和' (tā hěn wēn hé - he is very mild) when they actually mean to convey he is very strong or passionate. The correct form would be to use a more intense descriptor instead.

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Component Characters

温Wēnwarm
HSK 312 strokes氵
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和héto complete a set in mahjong or playing cards
HSK 18 strokes口
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Grammar Patterns of 温和

温和 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们服的药相对来说药性____，但是我们却在把它们变成毒药。

We're taking relatively benign medicines and we're turning them into poisons.

Example Sentences for 温和 (10)

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我们服的药相对来说药性温和，但是我们却在把它们变成毒药。

wǒ mén fú de yào xiāng duì lái shuō yào xìng wēn hé， ， dàn shì wǒ mén què zài bǎ tā mén biàn chéng dú。

We're taking relatively benign medicines and we're turning them into poisons.
2
他是个好小伙，非常温和，彬彬有礼。

tā shì gè hǎo xiǎo huǒ， ， fēi cháng wēn， hé ， bīn bīn。

He was a nice fellow, very quiet and courteous.
3
他温和地责备了那两名女子。

tā wēn hé dì zé bèi le nà liǎng míng nǚ zǐ。

He gently chided the two women.
4
性情温和的斯坦利变了，成了充满信心、笑口常开的英雄。

xìng qíng wēn hé de sī tǎn lì biàn le， ， chéng le chōng mǎn xìn、 xīn 、 xiào kǒu cháng kāi de。

Mild-mannered Stanley morphs into a confident, grinning hero.
5
“我不是在多管闲事，”肯沃西温和地说，“我只是好奇罢了。”

“ “ wǒ bù shì zài duō guǎn xián，” shì ，” kěn wò xī wēn hé，“ dì shuō ，“ wǒ zhī shì hǎo。”

"I'm not meddling," Kenworthy said mildly, "I'm just curious."
6
老修女仍然像从前一样专橫,看到孩子们时却显得温和多了.

lǎo xiū nǚ réng rán xiàng cóng qián yī yàng zhuān héng, , kàn dào hái zǐ mén shí què xiǎn dé wēn hé duō.

The old nun was as imperious as ever , but visibly thawed when she saw the children.
7
伊凡·安东诺维奇说那话时, 声音变得温和了些.

yī fán· · ān dōng nuò wéi qí shuō nà huà, shí , shēng yīn biàn dé wēn hé.

Ivan Antonwitch said it, in a somewhat mollified voice.
8
他患有哮喘病，经不起高温和潮湿。

tā huàn yǒu xiào chuǎn bìng， ， jīng bù qǐ gāo wēn hé cháo。

As an asthmatic, he cannot cope with the heat and humidity.
9
“很抱歉打扰您。”韦布温和地说。

“ “ hěn bào qiàn dǎ rǎo。” nín 。” wéi bù wēn hé。

"I'm sorry to disturb you," Webb said gently.
10
这里气候温和, 冬无严寒,夏无酷暑.

zhè lǐ qì hòu wēn hé, , dōng wú yán, hán , xià wú.

Here a mild climate, with cold winter and summer without the heat.

Cultural Notes for 温和

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, being 温和 is often seen as a virtue, reflecting a harmonious approach to conflict and interaction. It is valued in social contexts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and gentle communication.

Frequently Asked Questions about 温和

Yes, 温和 can describe the mildness of flavors, such as in teas or dishes that are not spicy.