热度 (rè dù) — level of heat, temperature; (fig.) popularity, enthusiasm, buzz
Definition
热度 is most often used figuratively for 'buzz' or 'popularity' of a topic, event, or product (e.g., a new movie). The literal 'heat level' sense is less common in everyday talk — 体温 for body temperature, 热量 for calories/heat energy.
noun
level of heattemperature(fig.) popularityenthusiasmbuzz
Examples
- 热度，。Kǎo xiāng de rè dù tài gāo, dàn gāo kǎo hú le.The oven heat level is too high — the cake got burnt.
- 热度。Zhè bù xīn diàn yǐng de rè dù chí xù shàng shēng.The buzz for this new movie keeps rising.
- 热度。Tā zuò shì de rè dù zǒng shì bǎo chí dé hěn hǎo.He always maintains a good level of enthusiasm for work.
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