Chinese

qǔnuǎn
Meaning: to warm oneself; to keep warm
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

冬天裡,老人們坐在火爐旁取暖。
冬天里,老人们坐在火炉旁取暖。
In winter, the elderly sit around the stove to keep warm.
冬天很冷,他不停地搓著雙手取暖。
It was very cold in winter, so he kept rubbing his hands to keep warm.
爺爺坐在火盆旁邊取暖。
Grandpa is sitting by the brazier to keep warm.
冬天的晚上,我們圍坐在爐子旁取暖。
On winter nights, we sit around the stove to keep warm.

Usage Notes

Refers to using a heat source to raise one's body temperature.

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