English–Chinese
“piping hot” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinrè téng téng
Example
这碗汤还是热腾腾的，小心烫到。zhè wǎn tāng hái shì rè téng téng de xiǎo xīn tàng dào
This bowl of soup is still piping hot, so be careful not to burn yourself.
How to say “piping hot” in Chinese
“Piping hot” in Chinese is 热腾腾 (rè téng téng).
Steam-like heat billowing upward from something just off the stove or out of a cup.
Example sentences with 热腾腾
寒冷的早晨，一杯热腾腾的豆浆让人暖和起来。hán lěng de zǎo chén yì bēi rè téng téng de dòu jiāng ràng rén nuǎn huo qǐ lái
On a cold morning, a cup of piping hot soy milk warms you up.
Tips for using 热腾腾
- English speakers often use "hot" for many kinds of warmth, but this conversational adjective is especially natural for food and drinks that have just been served.