保暖

• Pinyin: bǎo nuǎn
• Hanzi breakdown: 保 = 亻 (person) + 呆 (phonetic); 暖 = 日 (sun) + 爰 (phonetic)

Meaning

To keep warm; thermal; warmth retention.

Describes the function of retaining body heat or the action of keeping oneself warm. Commonly used to describe clothing, materials, or advice about dressing appropriately for cold weather.

Examples

1. 这款羽绒服保暖效果特别好，零下二十度都不怕。 This down jacket has excellent thermal insulation — it handles minus twenty degrees no problem.
2. 天气转凉了，出门注意保暖，别感冒了。 The weather is getting cooler, so remember to keep warm when you go out and don't catch a cold.
3. 老年人冬天一定要注意保暖，尤其是膝盖和腰部。 Elderly people must pay attention to staying warm in winter, especially their knees and lower back.

Usage Guide

Context: weather, clothing, health

Tone: caring

Do Say

• 这种材质特别保暖。(This material is really good at keeping you warm.)
• 多穿点，注意保暖。(Wear more layers and keep warm.)

Don't Say

• 对空调制热说'保暖' (Don't use 保暖 for air conditioning heating — 保暖 is about retaining existing body heat, not generating heat)

Origin & History

保 (to maintain/protect) + 暖 (warm). To maintain warmth.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal