Definition
热腾腾 (rè téng téng) literally means 'steaming hot' and is used for food, but also metaphorically for a bustling scene or for news that is 'hot off the press'. Unlike 全新/崭新 (just 'brand new'), it conveys warmth and energy; unlike 繁华/繁忙 (just 'busy'), it suggests a lively, heated atmosphere.
adjective
(of food or objects) steaming hotgiving off heat(of an atmosphere or scene) bustlinglivelyhectic(figurative) brand newfreshly made (of news, products, etc.)
Examples
- 热腾腾，。Gāng chū guō de jiǎozi rè téng téng de, wénzhe jiù xiāng.The freshly steamed dumplings are steaming hot and smell delicious.
- 热腾腾，。Zhōumò de yèshì rè téng téng de, dàochù shì rén hé xiǎochī.The weekend night market is bustling with people and street food.
- 热腾腾，。Zhèxiē zhàopiàn shì rè téng téng de xīnwén sùcái, gāng zài fābùhuì pāi dào de.These photos are hot-off-the-press news material, just taken at the press conference.
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