Definition
热心 (rèxīn) describes someone who is warm-hearted and eager to help others — it emphasizes a kind, helpful personality. Its closest sibling is 热情 (rèqíng, HSK3), which focuses more on emotional warmth or enthusiasm (e.g., a warm welcome); 热心 is more about being personally willing to assist.
adjective
enthusiastic and helpfulwarm-hearted
Examples
- 热心。Tā duì péngyou hěn rè xīn.He is very warm-hearted toward his friends.
- 热心。Zhè wèi rè xīn de yīshēng zǒngshì nàixīn de kànbìng.This warm-hearted doctor always sees patients patiently.
- 热心。Tā fēicháng rè xīn de jiēdài le xīn tóngxué.He very warmly received the new classmates.
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