热情

• Pinyin: rè qíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 热 = 丸 (ball) + 灬 (fire); 情 = 忄 (heart radical) + 青 (blue/green, phonetic)

Meaning

Enthusiastic; warm; passionate; warmth. Describes a friendly, eager, and welcoming attitude toward others.

As a noun, 热情 means 'enthusiasm' or 'warmth.' As an adjective, it means 'warm-hearted' or 'hospitable.' Commonly used to describe people who are friendly and welcoming, or to praise someone's attitude toward guests, colleagues, or strangers.

Examples

1. 这里的人都很热情。 The people here are all very warm and friendly.
2. 老师对学生很热情。 The teacher is very warm toward the students.
3. 她热情地跟我打招呼。 She greeted me enthusiastically.

Usage Guide

Context: social, hospitality, everyday

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 谢谢你们的热情招待。(Thank you for your warm hospitality.)
• 他对工作很有热情。(He is very passionate about his work.)

Don't Say

• 这个天气很热情。(Don't use 热情 to describe weather — 热情 is for people and attitudes. Use 热 or 暖和 for weather.)

Origin & History

Compound of 热 (hot, warm) and 情 (feeling, emotion), literally 'warm feelings' — the warmth of genuine enthusiasm.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal