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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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