火热

火熱

huǒrè

adjective HSK 7-9 #9,819

Meanings

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

Characters

Literally 'fire-hot' - intensified heat, both physical and emotional.

Examples

夏天的太阳火热火热的。

Xiàtiān de tàiyáng huǒrè huǒrè de.

The summer sun is scorching hot.

比赛进行得火热。

Bǐsài jìnxíng de huǒrè.

The competition is in full swing.

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 (rúhuǒrútú) is a related idiom meaning 'in full swing.'

Stroke Order

火 huǒ

热 rè