温 Stroke Order — How to Write 温
温 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
温 Radical and Character Components
Components:氵昷
温 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 昷 indicates the sound.
Radical: 氵 + 9 more strokes
温 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- wēn
Meanings of 温 in Chinese
1
wēn温
Not cold and not hot; mild; warm. Often used in phrases like 'hot spring' (温泉), 'to keep warm' (保温), or to describe a 'mild' personality (温和).
泡温泉有助于放松身心。
Soaking in a hot spring helps relax the body and mind.
Gentle, mild, tender, or soft in disposition.
她性格温和，待人总是那么温柔体贴。
She has a gentle personality and is always so tender and considerate to others.
to warm up slightly; to heat gently (e.g., wine, milk, or other beverages/food)
睡觉前,妈妈喜欢把牛奶温一下。
Before bedtime, Mom likes to warm up the milk a bit.
To review; to revisit old lessons or knowledge.
我每天晚上都会温习功课，巩固所学知识。
Every evening, I review my homework to consolidate the knowledge I've learned.
Used interchangeably with '瘟' (wēn) to refer to a plague, pestilence, or an epidemic disease (especially in traditional Chinese medicine as '温病', a febrile disease).
当时村里流行温病，很多人都病倒了。
At that time, a warm disease (epidemic) was prevalent in the village, and many people fell ill.
Common Words and Phrases with 温
1
gentle and kind
她的笑容温蔼，总能化解周围的紧张气氛。
Her gentle and amiable smile always manages to ease the tense atmosphere around her.
2
Having enough food and clothing; basic necessities.
在过去，许多人只求能够过上温饱的生活
In the past, many people only wished to achieve a basic standard of living with enough food and clothing.
3
The difference in temperature, especially between the highest and lowest temperatures in a day.
今天早晚的温差很大，出门记得增添衣物。
The temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large today, so remember to wear more layers when you go out.
4
A literal meaning is a heated seedbed for plant cultivation. Metaphorically, it refers to an environment that fosters the growth of something, often negative things like crime or corruption, similar to a 'hotbed' or 'breeding ground'.
过度溺爱可能会成为孩子不良习惯滋长的温床。
Excessive pampering can become a breeding ground for a child's bad habits to grow.
5
Gentle and tender, showing warm affection; can also refer to resting and recuperating.
她用温存的目光看着孩子，充满了母爱。
She looked at her child with tender eyes, full of maternal love.
6
The temperate zone is the region between the tropics and the polar circles, characterized by a mild climate.
温带地区四季分明，气候宜人，非常适合动植物生长。
Temperate regions have distinct seasons and a pleasant climate, making them very suitable for the growth of plants and animals.
7
the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, expressed according to a comparative scale.
今天的温度非常舒适，适合户外活动。
The temperature today is very comfortable, suitable for outdoor activities.
8
A thermometer is an instrument used for measuring temperature.
请帮我看一下温度表的读数是多少。
Please help me check what the thermometer's reading is.
9
An instrument used for measuring temperature.
我用温度计测量了水温。
I used a thermometer to measure the water temperature.
10
Review the old and learn the new; gain new insights by reviewing old material.
学习传统文化，我们就能温故知新，发现其中蕴含的当代价值。
By studying traditional culture, we can review the old and learn the new, discovering the contemporary value it holds.
11
Gentle, mild, or temperate; not severe or extreme.
今天天气温和，适合户外活动。
The weather is mild today, suitable for outdoor activities.
12
13
14
To be muddled or infatuated by worldly affairs; to dote.
他心无旁骛，不为世间的温蠖所扰。
He is single-minded and undisturbed by the worldly trifles.
15
gentle and quiet
她举止优雅，性情温静，深受大家喜爱。
Her demeanor is graceful and her temperament is gentle and serene, making her well-liked by everyone.
16
To visit a relative or friend in their new house to offer congratulations; a house-warming party.
我们计划周末去李明家温居，祝贺他乔迁新居。
We plan to attend Li Ming's housewarming party this weekend to congratulate him on his new home.
More words with 温
- chāo超dī低wēn温Ultra-low temperature, Cryogenic temperature
- shè摄shì氏wēn温biāo标Celsius scale, Centigrade scale
- wēn温nuǎn暖Warm, Warmth
- wēn温quán泉hot spring, thermal spring
- wēn温róu柔Gentle, Tender
- wēn温rùn润Warm and moist, Mellow and lustrous
- wēn温xīn馨warm, cozy
- gāo高wēn温High temperature, Extreme heat
- qì气wēn温air temperature, temperature
- tǐ体wēn温body temperature
- wēn温shùn顺docile, gentle
- duì对bǐ比wēn温dù度Reduced Temperature
- jiàng降wēn温cool down, lower the temperature
- liè列shì氏wēn温biāo标R , Réaumur temperature scale
- wēn温bìng病warm disease, warm-febrile disease
- wēn温jiǔ酒warm wine, warming wine
- wēn温qíng情Warmth, Tender affection
- wēn温rè热warm, tepid
- wēn温shī湿warm and humid, temperature and humidity
- wēn温shuǐ水warm water, lukewarm water
Idioms with 温
- wēn温liáng良rěn忍ràng让meek, forbearing, and compliant
- wēn温qíng情mò脉mò脉full of tender and gentle affection
- wēn温róu柔dūn敦hòu厚gentle, sincere, and kind-hearted
- wēn温róu柔tǐ体tiē贴gentle and considerate
- wēn温wén文ěr尔yǎ雅gentle, cultivated, and refined
- ruǎn软yǔ语wēn温yán言gentle and soft words
- shān扇zhěn枕wēn温bèi被show extreme filial devotion to parents
- chóng重wēn温jiù旧mèng梦relive old dreams
- wēn温liáng良gōng恭jiǎn俭gentle, kind, respectful, and frugal
- wēn温liáng良jiǎn俭ràng让gentle, kind, frugal, and yielding
- wēn温qíng情mì密yì意tender affection and close intimacy
- wēn温qíng情mì蜜yì意tender and sweet affection
Recommended tools
Stroke Order Animator
Turn a Chinese character or sentence into a GIF or MP4
Open the tool →
Writing Worksheets
Printable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion
Open the tool →
Chinese Text Image Generator
Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
Open the tool →
Picture Worksheets
Chinese and English fill-in vocabulary worksheets
Open the tool →Questions about 温
What does 温 mean in Chinese?
温 (wēn) means “Not cold and not hot” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 温?
温 is pronounced wēn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 温 have?
温 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 温?
温 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 温?
The radical of 温 is 氵, and 温 is a phono-semantic compound.