热烈

• Pinyin: rè liè
• Hanzi breakdown: 热 = 执 (grasp) + 灬 (fire), meaning hot; 烈 = 列 (row, phonetic) + 灬 (fire), meaning fierce or blazing

Meaning

Enthusiastic; warm; fervent. Describes an intense, lively atmosphere or reception.

Most commonly paired with specific nouns: 热烈欢迎 (warm welcome), 热烈鼓掌 (enthusiastic applause), 热烈讨论 (heated discussion), 热烈祝贺 (warm congratulations). Very standard in ceremonies, speeches, and formal events. Not typically used as a standalone predicate — usually modifies a verb or noun.

Examples

1. 全校师生热烈欢迎新同学的到来。 All the teachers and students warmly welcomed the new students.
2. 大家对这个话题进行了热烈的讨论。 Everyone had an enthusiastic discussion about this topic.
3. 观众们报以热烈的掌声。 The audience responded with warm applause.

Usage Guide

Context: ceremonies, events, speeches, discussions

Tone: enthusiastic

Do Say

• 让我们以热烈的掌声欢迎他！(Let's welcome him with warm applause!)
• 同学们展开了热烈的讨论。(The students launched into an enthusiastic discussion.)

Don't Say

• 今天天气很热烈。(Don't use 热烈 for the weather — use 炎热 or 很热 instead. 热烈 describes atmospheres and reactions, not temperature.)

Origin & History

热 means hot or warm; 烈 means fierce or blazing. Together they describe a warmth that blazes fiercely — an atmosphere glowing with energy and enthusiasm.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal