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温, the simplified form of 溫, is a phono-semantic compound: the water radical 氵 indicates its connection to liquids, while the right component 昷 (simplified from 𥁕) provides the sound and originally depicted a vessel for feeding prisoners or a basin holding liquid. The character first named a river, then came to describe water that is pleasantly warm rather than boiling, and its meaning later broadened to include warmth in weather, objects, and temperament. A figurative extension refers to reviewing previously learned material to keep it fresh in the mind.
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天气很温暖。
温水对身体好。
他性格温和。
请保持室内温度。
她温了一杯牛奶。
我们正在温习功课。
这种材料耐高温。
温和的气候有利于农作物生长。
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