热衷

熱衷

rèzhōng

verb HSK 7-9 #8,478

Meanings

Hot/passionate + inner heart = fervent passion from within

HSK 6

他从小就热衷于音乐。

Tā cóngxiǎo jiù rèzhōng yú yīnyuè.

He has been passionate about music since childhood.

HSK 7-9

她热衷于慈善事业。

Tā rèzhōng yú císhàn shìyè.

She is passionate about charity work.

HSK 7-9

年轻人越来越热衷于社交媒体。

Niánqīngrén yuèláiyuè rèzhōng yú shèjiāo méitǐ.

Young people are increasingly keen on social media.

grammar

热衷 is almost always followed by 于 (yú) + object: 热衷于运动, 热衷于旅行. The 于 is sometimes dropped in casual speech but sounds more natural when included.

memory

热 (hot/passionate) + 衷 (innermost feelings) = a burning passion deep inside. When you are 热衷 about something, your heart is literally on fire for it.

热 rè

衷 zhōng