热度

rè dù

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HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. level of heat
2. (fig.) zeal
3. fervor
4. (coll.) a temperature (i.e. abnormally high body heat)

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 冷漠 lěng mò 冷漠 lěng mò lack of regard In the sense of fervor or enthusiasm, 冷漠 (indifference) is an antonym.: lack of regard

Related words

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• 温度 wēn dù 温度 wēn dù temperature 温度 refers to temperature in general, while 热度 is specifically the degree of heat or fever.: temperature

Synonyms

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• 热情 rè qíng 热情 rè qíng cordial When referring to enthusiasm or zeal, 热度 and 热情 are close in meaning, but 热情 emphasizes emotional warmth.: cordial

Usage notes

Common mistakes

热度 is often incorrectly used to mean outdoor temperature; use 温度 instead.

Formality

In the sense of 'zeal', 热度 is somewhat colloquial; in formal writing, prefer 热情 or 热忱.

Example Sentences

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最近他的 热度 降下来了。

His enthusiasm has cooled down recently.

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Words Containing 热度

• 三分钟热度 三分钟热度 sān fēn zhōng rè dù: brief period of enthusiasm
• 冷热度数 冷热度数 lěng rè dù shù: temperature (esp. of medical patient)
• 蹭热度 蹭热度 cèng rè dù: (coll.) (often derog.) to piggyback on (sb's) popularity

Child Words of 热度

• 度 度 dù: to pass
• 度 度 duó: to estimate
• 热 热 rè: to warm up