Definition
热度 has two distinct meanings: (1) physical heat level (e.g., oven temperature), and (2) figurative popularity or buzz (e.g., public interest in a movie). For the figurative sense, it's broader than 激情 (passion/fervor) — 热度 is about public attention or enthusiasm, while 激情 is personal, intense emotion. 人气 also means popularity but focuses on public appeal/favor, whereas 热度 emphasizes the level of buzz or trending interest.
noun
level of heattemperature(fig.) popularityenthusiasmbuzz
Examples
- 热度，。Kǎoxiāng de rè dù tài gāo, dàngāo kǎohú le.The oven heat level is too high — the cake got burnt.
- 热度。Zhè bù xīn diànyǐng de rè dù chíxù shàngshēng.The buzz for this new movie keeps rising.
- 热度。Tā zuò shì de rè dù zǒngshì bǎochí de hěn hǎo.He always maintains a good level of enthusiasm for work.
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