嘘寒问暖

噓寒問暖
xūhán-wènnuǎn
idiom #59,113

Meanings

  1. 1 to enquire solicitously about someone's well-being
  2. 2 to show tender care
  3. 3 to pamper with concern

Examples

HSK 5
Tā duì lǎorén xūhán-wènnuǎn, línjūmen dōu hěn gǎndòng.
He showed such tender care for the elderly that the neighbours were all moved.
HSK 7-9
Māma měi cì dǎ diànhuà dōu xūhán-wènnuǎn, shēngpà wǒ zài wàimiàn zhàogù bùhǎo zìjǐ.
Every time mom calls she fusses over my well-being, afraid I'm not taking care of myself outside.

Tips

usage
here means to blow warm breath (as onto cold hands). The literal image is 'blowing warmth, asking after the cold' - attentive, affectionate concern, usually from a parent, spouse, or caregiver.

Stroke Order

hán
wèn
nuǎn