Common Meanings
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rè热
High temperature; feeling hot, opposite of 'cold'. Used to describe things like hot water, tropical climate, or scorching heat.
夏天时，午后的阳光灼热。
In summer, the afternoon sun is scorching hot.
Fever; hot symptoms. Used to describe a condition where the body temperature is elevated.
他感觉身体有些发热。
He felt a bit feverish.
To raise the temperature of something; to heat up (as in a hot compress).
医生建议她用热毛巾敷在眼睛上。
The doctor advised her to apply a hot towel to her eyes.
Refers to being enthusiastic, ardent, passionate, or full of deep affection and zeal.
他对工作充满了热爱和热情。
He is full of love and passion for his work.
Bustling, lively, or flourishing; often describing a vibrant scene or enthusiastic atmosphere.
春节期间，大街小巷都非常热闹
During the Spring Festival, the streets and alleys are all very lively and bustling.
To be extremely eager for or deeply admire something; to be zealous about it.
他对学术研究非常热中
He is very keen on academic research.
Popular; in high demand or widely followed.
那家新开的餐厅成了城里最热门的打卡地。
That newly opened restaurant has become the hottest check-in spot in town.
In physics, 'rè' refers to a form of energy resulting from the irregular motion of molecules within a substance; thermal energy.
热能是物体内部分子不规则运动所产生的能量。
Thermal energy is the energy produced by the irregular movement of molecules within an object.
Referring to intense, high-energy states or processes that involve strong radioactivity, as seen in 'thermonuclear'.
太阳内部进行着剧烈的热核反应，释放出巨大的能量。
The sun's interior is undergoing intense thermonuclear reactions, releasing immense energy.