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火热

火熱
huǒrè
adjective HSK 7-9 #9,819

Meanings

  1. 1 fiery; burning hot
  2. 2 passionate; fervent
  3. 3 in full swing

Characters

火
huǒ
fire
热
rè
hot; heat
Literally 'fire-hot' - intensified heat, both physical and emotional.

Examples

HSK 2
夏天的太阳火热火热的。
Xiàtiān de tàiyáng huǒrè huǒrè de.
The summer sun is scorching hot.
HSK 3
比赛进行得火热。
Bǐsài jìnxíng de huǒrè.
The competition is in full swing.
HSK 3
他们的感情非常火热。
Tāmen de gǎnqíng fēicháng huǒrè.
Their relationship is very passionate.

Tips

usage
火热 has two main uses: literal heat (blazing hot weather) and figurative passion (火热的心 = a passionate heart). 如火如荼 is a related idiom meaning 'in full swing.'

Stroke Order

火 huǒ
热 rè