温馨 wēnxīn comfort
comfort; soft and fragrant; warm
How to remember 温馨: 温 warm + 馨 fragrant = comfort.
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How it is used
- Means warm, cozy, and heartwarming - 温馨的家 (wēnxīn de jiā) a warm, cozy home.
- About emotional warmth and comfort in atmosphere or gestures - 温馨提示 (wēnxīn tíshì) a 'kind reminder' (very common on signs).
- Contrast 温暖 (wēnnuǎn, warm - can be physical temperature); 温馨 is specifically the cozy, tender feeling.
Example sentences
- 你有个温馨的家庭。 Nǐ yǒu gè wēnxīn de jiātíng.You have a very nice family.