Chinese phrase
热的 rè de
Meaning
the hot one
When to use it
It refers to something that is hot or warm. It is used as a short choice between hot and cold items, such as food or drinks.
Example dialogue
你想吃包子吗？ nǐ xiǎng chī bāo zi ma
Do you want to eat steamed buns?
我要热的，不要冷的。 wǒ yào rè de bú yào lěng de
I want a hot one, not a cold one.