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保温

bǎowēn

Description

保温的意思是让东西一直保持温暖，不让它变冷。

The meaning of 保温 is to keep something warm continuously, preventing it from getting cold.

我们常说保温杯、保温饭盒，它们可以让水和饭菜很久还是热的。

We often talk about 保温杯 (thermos) and 保温饭盒 (insulated lunch box), which can keep water and food hot for a long time.

Meanings

保温bǎowēn

to keep warm; maintain temperature

这个杯子能保温六个小时。

This cup can keep warm for six hours.

Related words

保温杯温度保暖加热冷

Notes

  • Etymology

    保 (keep, protect) + 温 (warm) — literally "keep warm".

  • Nuance

    保温 keeps existing heat; 加热 (jiārè) means actively heating something up.

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