热心 rèxīn enthusiastic
enthusiastic; ardent; zealous
How to remember 热心: 热 hot + 心 heart = enthusiastic.
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How it is used
- Warm-hearted / eager to help - 热心帮助别人 (rèxīn bāngzhù biéren) eager to help others, 热心人 a kind helpful person.
- 热心 = zealous/keen to help; contrast 热情 (rèqíng) = warm/enthusiastic in manner toward people.
- 热心 is about willingness to lend a hand; 热情 is about warmth of reception.
- 热心公益 (rèxīn gōngyì) = dedicated to public welfare/charity.