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热量 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
热量rèliàngheatHSK 5, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #8837, Hard
热量rèliàngquantity of heatHSK 5, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #8837, Hard
热量rèliàngcalorific valueHSK 5, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #8837, Hard
rèliàng(re4liang4)re liang T4
  1. 1heat
  2. 2quantity of heat
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March 24, 2026

热量(熱量)rèliàng(re4liang4)

热量 (re4 liang4) refers to the quantity of heat energy, often used in contexts such as nutrition, physics, and cooking. It describes the energy content in food or the heat required to change the temperature of a substance. This term is commonly encountered in discussions about calories and energy expenditure.

Strokes22Frequency#8837DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 热量 is significant, especially in the context of health and wellness trends, where calorie counting has become popular among those seeking to maintain a balanced diet. Understanding this term can aid in navigating discussions about food and health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pot of boiling water, where the '热' (re) looks like steam rising, representing heat, and '量' (liang) sounds like 'long', as in measuring something long like a ruler. Together, you can visualize measuring the steam (heat) coming from the pot.

Meanings of 热量

rèliàng(re4liang4)
1heat
2quantity of heat
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About 热量

热量Simplified
熱量Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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卡路里 (kǎlùlǐ) - use 热量 (rèliàng) when discussing heat energy in a broader scientific context, while 卡路里 (kǎlùlǐ) is more specific to nutritional energy.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 热量 with just '热' (heat) alone, as 热量 specifically refers to a measurable quantity. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in health and fitness discussions, so be mindful of your audience when using it.

HSK Study Tips

Though 热量 may not be part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other related terms in health and nutrition, such as 食物 (food) and 卡路里 (calorie). Focus on the characters and their pronunciations, as this can help reinforce your understanding of energy-related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 热量 in contexts unrelated to heat measurement, such as simply referring to temperature. For example, saying '今天的热量很高' (Today’s heat is high) should be corrected to '今天的气温很高' (Today’s temperature is high).

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Component Characters

热rèto warm up
HSK 110 strokes灬
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量liángto measure
HSK 412 strokes里
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How to say heat in Chinese

“heat” in Chinese is热量rèliàng

热量 (re4 liang4) refers to the quantity of heat energy, often used in contexts such as nutrition, physics, and cooking. It describes the energy content in food or the heat required to change the temperature of a substance. This term is commonly encountered in discussions about calories and energy expenditure.

When to use 热量

Be careful not to confuse 热量 with just '热' (heat) alone, as 热量 specifically refers to a measurable quantity. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in health and fitness discussions, so be mindful of your audience when using it.

热量 or something close to it

卡路里 (kǎlùlǐ) - use 热量 (rèliàng) when discussing heat energy in a broader scientific context, while 卡路里 (kǎlùlǐ) is more specific to nutritional energy.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 热量 in contexts unrelated to heat measurement, such as simply referring to temperature. For example, saying '今天的热量很高' (Today’s heat is high) should be corrected to '今天的气温很高' (Today’s temperature is high).

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It refers to the caloric content of food, indicating how much energy you obtain from consuming it.

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