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How do you say "temperature" in Chinese?
温度
wēn dù
In Chinese, "temperature" is 温度 (wēn dù).
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Pronunciation
Say it as "wēn dù" — first tone, then fourth tone — held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
温度 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
气温降到零度以下。
qì wēn jiàng dào líng dù yǐ xià 。
The temperature dropped below zero.
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How to remember 温度
Let the moment when the temperature dropped below zero be your mental shortcut for "wēn dù".
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Questions about 温度
How do you pronounce 温度?
Say it as "wēn dù" — first tone, then fourth tone — held flat and steady, almost like humming one note; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 温度 formal or casual?
温度 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 温度 used in Chinese?
温度 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 气温降到零度以下。 (The temperature dropped below zero.).
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