热扑扑

熱撲撲

rèpūpū

adjective

Meanings

1 warm and inviting (of an atmosphere or welcome)
2 (of an aroma) thick and wafting

Characters

Examples

HSK 3

一进门就闻到热扑扑的饭菜香。

Yí jìnmén jiù wéndào rèpūpū de fàncài xiāng.

The moment you walked in, the warm smell of cooking hit you.

HSK 3

同学们热扑扑地围上来，问长问短。

Tóngxué men rèpūpū de wéi shànglái, wèn cháng wèn duǎn.

The classmates warmly crowded around, asking all sorts of questions.

Tips

usage

The 扑扑 suggests something rushing at you - a wave of aroma, or an eager group of people. Use it when the warmth or feeling almost 'hits' the listener.

Stroke Order

热 rè

扑 pū