热情

rè qíng

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Adjective Common

Definitions

1. cordial
2. enthusiastic
3. passion
4. passionate
5. passionately

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 冷漠 lěng mò 冷漠 lěng mò lack of regard 热情 means warm and enthusiastic, 冷漠 means cold and indifferent: lack of regard

Related words

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• 热烈 rè liè 热烈 rè liè enthusiastic 热烈 means warm and enthusiastic, often used for discussions or welcomes: enthusiastic
• 亲热 qīn rè 亲热 qīn rè affectionate; intimate; warmhearted 亲热 means affectionate and intimate, often describing close relationships: affectionate; intimate; warmhearted

Synonyms

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• 热心 rè xīn 热心 rè xīn enthusiastic; ardent; zealous both mean warm-hearted and eager to help, but 热心 emphasizes willingness to help while 热情 focuses on emotional intensity: enthusiastic; ardent; zealous

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 热情 (enthusiastic) with 热烈 (fervent). 热情 describes a person's character or attitude, while 热烈 is often used for atmosphere or actions like discussions.

Example Sentences

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观众的 热情 压倒了所有反对的声音。

The audience's enthusiasm overwhelmed all opposing voices.

他表面 热情 ，其实很虚伪。

He appears warm on the surface, but is actually very hypocritical.

她的 热情 让我很感动。

Her enthusiasm moved me deeply.

那位乘务员非常 热情 。

That attendant is very enthusiastic.

这户人家很 热情 。

This family is very hospitable.

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Words Containing 热情

• 热情款待 热情款待 rè qíng kuǎn dài: to provide warm hospitality
• 热情洋溢 热情洋溢 rè qíng yáng yì: brimming with enthusiasm (idiom); full of warmth

Child Words of 热情

• 情 情 qíng: feeling
• 热 热 rè: to warm up