問寒問暖

man6 hon4 man6 nyun5

to express concerns and to give assiduous attention towards one's well-being when greeting someone · inquire if it is cold or if it is warm, which refers to when somebody always sends his or her regards to another person, or shows a lot of care for other people

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Meanings

man6 hon4 man6 nyun5

  1. to express concerns and to give assiduous attention towards one's well-being when greeting someone

man6 hon4 man6 nyun5

  1. inquire if it is cold or if it is warm, which refers to when somebody always sends his or her regards to another person, or shows a lot of care for other people

Written Forms

問寒問暖Traditional · Main Form
问寒问暖Alternate Form

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