热情 rèqíng enthusiastic
enthusiastic; passionate
How to remember 热情: 热 hot + 情 feeling = enthusiastic.
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How it is used
- Warm/enthusiastic in manner - 热情好客 (rèqíng hàokè) warm and hospitable, 服务很热情 (fúwù hěn rèqíng) friendly service.
- Also the noun 'enthusiasm/passion': 工作热情 (gōngzuò rèqíng) work enthusiasm.
- Describes warmth toward people; 热心 (rèxīn) is being eager to help. 热情 = warm and welcoming.
- Note: not romantic passion by default - that's 激情 (jīqíng).
Example sentences
- 他们这么热情的欢迎我，让我感觉家人一样。 Tāmen zhème rèqíng de huānyíng wǒ, ràng wǒ gǎnjué jiārén yīyàng.They welcomed me warmly, so I felt at home.
- 这里的人民很热情。 Zhèli de rénmín hěn rèqíng.The people here are very enthusiastic.
- 这个家庭热情地接待了我。 Zhège jiātíng rèqíng de jiēdài le wǒ.This family gave me a warm welcome.