Definition
热辣辣 is an ABB-pattern adjective that describes an intense, vivid sensation — either literal physical heat (burning hot, spicy hot) or figurative intensity (sensational news, passionate emotions). The reduplicated 辣辣 adds a vivid, almost onomatopoeic quality. In physical contexts it can describe weather, food, or a burning sensation on the skin; in figurative contexts it describes topics, news, or emotional states that feel 'hot' or intense. It's a colloquial, expressive word, not used in formal writing.
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burning hotscorching (of weather, objects, or skin sensation)spicy hotfiery (of food)sensationalattention-grabbingemotionally intense (of news, topics, or feelings)
Examples
- 热辣辣。Xiàtiān de tàiyáng shài de dìmiàn rè là là de.The summer sun bakes the ground burning hot.
- 热辣辣，。Zhè wǎn miàn chī qǐlái rè là là de, là de wǒ zhí mào hàn.This bowl of noodles tastes fiery hot — it's so spicy I'm sweating.
- 热辣辣，。Zuìjìn wǎng shàng yǒu yì tiáo rè là là de xīnwén, dàjiā dōu zài tǎolùn.There's a sensational piece of news online lately that everyone's discussing.
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