Chinese word

炎热

Pronunciation

Pinyinyán rè

Meaning

  • adjectivehot

Example

这个夏天特别炎热，大家都很难受。zhè ge xià tiān tè bié yán rè dà jiā dōu hěn nán shòu

This summer is especially hot, and everyone feels very uncomfortable.

Illustration for 炎热 (hot)

More examples

连日的炎热让人睡不好。lián rì de yán rè ràng rén shuì bù hǎo

The heat day after day makes it hard to sleep.

Core concept

Fiery heat fills the surrounding air and makes the whole setting uncomfortable.

Common phrases

  • 炎热的天气yán rè de tiān qì

    hot weather

  • 炎热的夏天yán rè de xià tiān

    hot summer

  • 炎热的气候yán rè de qì hòu

    hot climate

Similar words

热rè: Describes weather or surroundings with a high temperature.
闷热mēn rè: Describes humid, still heat that makes the air feel close and uncomfortable.
湿热shī rè: Describes heat that feels uncomfortable because the air contains a lot of moisture.

Definition in Chinese

形容天气或环境温度很高，使人感到不舒服或难受。xíng róng tiān qì huò huán jìng wēn dù hěn gāo shǐ rén gǎn dào bù shū fú huò nán shòu

Word origin

炎 (yán, "flame") + 热 (rè, "heat") presents high temperature as heat fierce enough to feel like fire.

Usage tips

  • This adjective suits descriptions, forecasts, and writing more than casual conversation, where simpler temperature expressions are usually preferred.

Other meanings

  • scorchingadjective
  • scorching heatnoun

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