How do you say "cozy" in Chinese?

温馨

wēn xīn

Adjective Hanzi

In Chinese, "cozy" is 温馨 (wēn xīn).

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Pronunciation

To get wēn xīn right, aim for "wēn" held flat and high (first tone), then "xīn" held flat and high (first tone).

Writing and usage

温馨 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

小屋温暖而舒适。

xiǎo wū wēn nuǎn ér shū shì 。

The cabin was warm and cozy.

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How to remember 温馨

"wēn xīn" sounds a little like "wuhn sheen" in English, so picture cozy to lock in the connection.

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Questions about 温馨

How do you pronounce 温馨?

To get wēn xīn right, aim for "wēn" held flat and high (first tone), then "xīn" held flat and high (first tone).

Is 温馨 formal or casual?

温馨 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 温馨 used in Chinese?

温馨 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 小屋温暖而舒适。 (The cabin was warm and cozy.).

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