保暖 bǎonuǎn to keep warm
How to remember 保暖: 保 to protect + 暖 warm = to keep warm.
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How it is used
- To keep warm - 保暖内衣 (bǎonuǎn nèiyī) thermal underwear, 注意保暖 mind you keep warm.
- 保暖 = to retain body heat (of clothing/measures); contrast 取暖 (qǔnuǎn, to warm oneself up by a heat source).
- 保暖 is about insulation/keeping in warmth; a down jacket 保暖 well.
- 保暖措施 (bǎonuǎn cuòshī) = measures to stay warm.
Example sentences
- 这个能保暖。 Zhège néng bǎonuǎn.This will keep you warm.