保暖
bǎonuǎn
The Chinese phrase for "stay warm" is 保暖 (bǎonuǎn).
保暖 is used to advise someone to dress warmly or to keep their body heat to avoid getting cold. You can make this sound like a more natural piece of advice or a caring reminder by adding 注意 (zhùyì), which means "pay attention to," resulting in 注意保暖.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 保 (bǎo), meaning "to keep" or "to protect" and 暖 (nuǎn), meaning "warm".
How does it change in a sentence?
By adding the particle 的 (de) to the phrase, it can function as an adjective. For example, 保暖的 can be used in 保暖的衣服 to mean "warm clothes".
How do you pronounce it?
bǎonuǎn
Did you know?
- In Chinese culture, telling someone 注意保暖 is often seen as a subtle way to express love or affection, acting as a substitute for saying 'I love you' or 'I care about you'.
- The character 暖 (nuǎn) is also used in the term 暖男 (nuǎn nán), which literally means 'warm man' but describes a man who is emotionally supportive and considerate.
- While 保暖 refers to keeping the body warm, Chinese speakers often specifically warn others to 保暖 their neck and ankles, as these are believed to be the most vulnerable points for cold to enter the body.
Examples in context
- 外出注意保暖，天气很冷。When going out, remember to stay warm, the weather is cold.
- 外面冷，注意保暖啊！It's cold outside, stay warm, okay?
- 多穿衣服，别冻着了。Wear more clothes, don't get cold.
- 天气冷了，要注意保暖。Tiānqì lěng le, yào zhùyì bǎonuǎn.The weather has gotten cold, so be sure to stay warm.
- 出门记得做好保暖工作。Chūmén jìde zuò hǎo bǎonuǎn gōngzuò.Remember to dress warmly before going out.
Example conversation
A man calls his friend to warn her about the sudden drop in temperature.
- 伟 Wei晓雯，外面降温了。Xiǎowén, wàimiàn jiàngwēn le.Xiaowen, the temperature has dropped outside.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen真的吗？我还没准备呢。Zhēn de ma? Wǒ hái méi zhǔnbèi ne.Really? I'm not prepared yet.
- 伟 Wei你要多穿点，注意保暖。Nǐ yào duō chuān diǎn, zhùyì bǎonuǎn.You should wear more clothes and stay warm.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen谢谢你的提醒，伟。Xièxiè nǐ de tíxǐng, Wěi.Thanks for the reminder, Wei.
