热烈 rèliè enthusiastic
enthusiastic; ardent; warm
How to remember 热烈: 热 hot + 烈 fiery = enthusiastic.
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How it is used
- Warm and fervent - of atmosphere/reception: 热烈欢迎 (rèliè huānyíng) a warm welcome, 热烈的掌声 enthusiastic applause.
- 热烈 describes collective warmth/fervor of an occasion (applause, discussion, welcome); 热情 describes an individual's warmth.
- Common in formal/ceremonial language: 热烈祝贺 (rèliè zhùhè) warm congratulations.
- 气氛热烈 (qìfēn rèliè) = a lively, spirited atmosphere.
Example sentences
- 我受到了热烈的欢迎。 Wǒ shòudàole rèliè de huānyíng.I received a warm welcome.