嘘寒问暖

噓寒問暖
xūhánwènnuǎn
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

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

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