热乎乎 (rè hū hū) — warm, piping hot (especially of food or objects); (fig.) feeling warm-hearted, touched
Definition
A vivid, colloquial adjective for 'piping hot' food or objects (often written 热乎乎 vs spoken 热呼呼). Also used figuratively for a warm-hearted, touched feeling.
adjective
warmpiping hot (especially of food or objects)(fig.) feeling warm-heartedtouched
Examples
- 热乎乎，。Zhè wǎn tāng hái shì rè hū hū de, nǐ kuài hē ba.This bowl of soup is still piping hot — drink it quick.
- ，热乎乎。Tīng wán tā de huà, wǒ xīn lǐ rè hū hū de.After hearing his words, I felt warm inside.
- 热乎乎，。Gāng chū guō de bāo zi rè hū hū de, hěn hǎo chī.The just-out-of-the-steamer buns are piping hot and very tasty.
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