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热火朝天 (rè huǒ cháo tiān) — 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 tiān, 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 tiān, 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 tiān, rè nao jí le.
    As Spring Festival approaches, the New Year goods market is bustling with activity — extremely lively.

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