热火朝天 (rè huǒ cháo) — bustling with activity; in full swing; lively and energetic
Definition
An idiom (four-character chengyu) for a scene of intense, widespread activity — worksites, crowds, events. Often paired with 热闹 but emphasizes energetic work or bustle rather than just noise or festivity.
idiom
bustling with activityin full swinglively and energetic
Examples
- 热火朝天，。Gōng dì shàng rè huǒ cháo, gōng rén men dōu zài jiā bān jiā diǎn.The construction site is bustling with activity; all the workers are putting in overtime.
- 热火朝天，。Bǐ sài xiàn chǎng rè huǒ cháo, guān zhòng men rè qíng gāo zhǎng.The competition venue was in full swing, with the audience highly enthusiastic.
- ，热火朝天，。Chūn jié lín jìn, nián huò shì chǎng rè huǒ cháo, rè nao jí le.As Spring Festival approaches, the New Year goods market is bustling with activity — extremely lively.
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