温 (wēn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 温 (wēn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 温 (wēn) means "Warm or temperature". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 温 stroke by stroke?

温 has 12 strokes. The radical is 氵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 温 and 流?

温 (wēn) and 流 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 温?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 氵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 温?

Common words containing 温 include: 温度 (wēn dù) — Temperature; 温和 (wēn hé) — Mild or gentle; 温水 (wēn shuǐ) — Warm water.

How to Write 温

The character 温 (wēn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

温 is pronounced wēn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Warm or temperature.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 温 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 温

温度 wēn dù

Temperature

温和 wēn hé

Mild or gentle

温水 wēn shuǐ

Warm water

Example Sentences

今天的温度很高。

jīn tiān de wēn dù hěn gāo

Today's temperature is very high.

他的脾气很温和。

tā de pí qì hěn wēn hé

He has a mild temper.

请给我一杯温水。

qǐng gěi wǒ yī bēi wēn shuǐ

Please give me a glass of warm water.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

Practice Writing 温 (wēn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 温

What does 温 (wēn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 温 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 温 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 温?

What common words use 温?

How to Write 温 (wēn)