English–Chinese

“very hot” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuǒ rè

Example

夏天的太阳很火热。xià tiān de tài yáng hěn huǒ rè

The summer sun is very hot.

Illustration for 火热 (very hot)

How to say “very hot” in Chinese

“Very hot” in Chinese is 火热 (huǒ rè).

A strong, spreading heat that can fill a crowd, an event, or the surrounding air.

Full entry for 火热: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 火热

观众用火热的掌声回应了表演者。guān zhòng yòng huǒ rè de zhǎng shēng huí yìng le biáo yán zhě

The audience responded to the performer with enthusiastic applause.

Tips for using 火热

  • English speakers often use hot for something fashionable or popular, but this Chinese adjective can also describe physical heat, so the surrounding subject helps identify the sense.

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