Definition
热潮 (rè cháo) refers to a widespread, often temporary craze or wave of enthusiasm for something (e.g., AI, skiing). It differs from 热门 (rè mén), which describes a popular topic or item, and from 潮流 (cháo liú), which is a longer-term trend or fashion. 热潮 often collocates with 股 (gǔ) as 'a wave of...'.
noun
popular crazeupsurgewave (of enthusiasm)
Examples
- 热潮。Zhè gǔ réngōng zhìnéng rè cháo zhèngzài gǎibiàn wǒmen de shēnghuó.This wave of AI is changing our lives.
- 热潮。Qùnián de huáxuě rè cháo xīyǐn le hěn duō niánqīng rén.Last year's skiing craze attracted many young people.
- 热潮。Wǎngluò gòuwù rè cháo ràng chuántǒng shāngdiàn miànlín tiǎozhàn.The online shopping craze is challenging traditional stores.
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