热火朝天

熱火朝天
rèhuǒ-cháotiān
idiom #42,715

Meanings

  1. 1 in full swing
  2. 2 buzzing with activity
  3. 3 going full blast; enthusiastic and lively

Examples

HSK 4
Jiàoshì lǐ de tǎolùn rèhuǒ-cháotiān.
The discussion in the classroom is buzzing with activity.
HSK 6
Gōngdì shàng gōngrén men gàn de rèhuǒ-cháotiān.
Workers on the construction site are working full tilt.

Tips

memory
Literally 'hot fire [rising] to the sky.' Picture a bonfire big enough to throw flames skyward - that's the level of energy the phrase describes.
usage
Commonly used in the form 'V 热火朝天' (doing X in full swing), describing group activities - work, discussion, performances, competitions. Always positive energy.

Stroke Order

huǒ
cháo
tiān