热乎 (rè hū) — warm (of food, objects, temperature); warm-hearted, affectionate
Definition
Casual adjective meaning 'warm' — both physical (food, objects) and figurative (an affectionate, lively atmosphere or person). Colloquial register; the literary equivalent for 'warm' temperature is 炎热.
adjective
warm (of food, objects, temperature)warm-heartedaffectionate
Examples
- 热乎，。Zhè wǎn tāng hái rè hū zhe ne, kuài hē ba.This bowl of soup is still warm, drink it quickly.
- 热乎，。Tā zhè ge rén tè bié rè hū, dà jiā dōu xǐ huan hé tā liáo tiān.He is a very warm-hearted person; everyone likes to chat with him.
- 热乎。Gāng chū lú de miàn bāo mō qǐ lái rè hū de.The freshly baked bread feels warm to the touch.
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