Definition
热火 (rè huǒ) is a stative verb meaning 'warm and enthusiastic' or 'piping hot'. It can describe literal temperature (especially of food) or figurative enthusiasm and excitement in a situation. It often appears in the set phrase 热火朝天 (rè huǒ cháo tiān) meaning 'buzzing with activity'.
s.v.
(of food) piping hot(of atmosphere, mood) enthusiasticexciting
Examples
- 热火，。Zhè wǎn tāng háishì rè huǒ de, kuài hē ba.This bowl of soup is still piping hot, drink it quickly.
- 热火，。Tǎolùn huì kāi de rè huǒ, dàjiā dōu hěn xīngfèn.The discussion was very enthusiastic, everyone was excited.
- ，。Gōngdì shàng rè huǒ cháo tiān, gōngrén men gàn de tèbié qǐjìn.The construction site was buzzing with activity, the workers were working very hard.
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