热门

• Pinyin: rè mén
• Hanzi breakdown: 热 = 执 + 灬, hot; 门 = simplified from 門, door/field

Meaning

Popular; hot; in demand. Something that is trending or attracting much attention.

Used for: 热门话题 (hot topic), 热门专业 (popular major), 热门景点 (popular tourist spot). Opposite: 冷门 (unpopular/obscure). In tech: 热门搜索 (trending searches).

Examples

1. 人工智能是现在最热门的话题。 Artificial intelligence is the hottest topic right now.
2. 这部电影成为了本周的热门影片。 This movie became the hot film of the week.
3. 计算机专业一直是高考的热门选择。 Computer science has always been a popular choice for college entrance exams.

Usage Guide

Context: trends, media, discussion

Tone: contemporary

Do Say

• 这个游戏最近很热门。(This game is really popular lately.)
• 热门榜单更新了。(The trending list has been updated.)

Don't Say

• 天气很热门。(热门 is about popularity, not temperature — use 很热)

Origin & History

热 (rè, hot) + 门 (mén, door/category). A category that is hot/popular.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal