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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
热烈rèlièenthusiasticHSK 5, a, 20 strokes, rank #4940, Hard
热烈rèlièardentHSK 5, a, 20 strokes, rank #4940, Hard
热烈rèlièwarmHSK 5, a, 20 strokes, rank #4940, Hard
rèliè(re4lie4)re lie T4
  1. 1enthusiastic
  2. 2ardent
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March 24, 2026

热烈(熱烈)rèliè(re4lie4)

The word 热烈 (rèliè) means enthusiastic, ardent, or warm, often used to describe feelings, receptions, or atmospheres that are vibrant and full of energy. It is frequently employed in both formal and informal contexts, such as to express excitement at events, gatherings, or celebrations.

Strokes20Frequency#4940DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

热烈 is often used during Chinese New Year celebrations and other festive occasions, where the atmosphere is expected to be vibrant and full of excitement, reflecting the cultural appreciation for community and joy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a passionate fire (热) that burns brightly and warmly (烈), representing enthusiasm. Visualize a lively crowd at a festival, where the warmth of their cheers creates an electrifying atmosphere, embodying the essence of 热烈.

Meanings of 热烈

rèliè(re4lie4)
1enthusiastic
2ardent
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About 热烈

热烈Simplified
熱烈Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#4940Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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热情 (rèqíng) vs 热烈 (rèliè): Use 热情 to emphasize a person's warm feelings or enthusiasm, while 热烈 highlights the intensity and vibrancy of an atmosphere or reception.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 热烈 with similar adjectives like 热情 (rèqíng), which means warm-hearted or passionate but can imply a more personal connection. Use 热烈 in more public or formal contexts, such as describing applause or receptions. Remember that the first tone (rè) is pronounced with a falling tone, while the second (liè) is a sharp falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 热烈 connects well with other adjectives that describe emotions or states. Students should focus on its usage in contexts like speeches or celebrations to enhance their vocabulary for expressing enthusiasm.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 热烈 to describe personal feelings, which is better suited for 热情. For example, saying '我对这个活动感到热烈' (I feel 热烈 about this activity) should be corrected to '我对这个活动感到热情'.

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Component Characters

热rèto warm up
HSK 110 strokes灬
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烈lièardent
10 strokes灬
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How to say enthusiastic in Chinese

“enthusiastic” in Chinese is热烈rèliè

The word 热烈 (rèliè) means enthusiastic, ardent, or warm, often used to describe feelings, receptions, or atmospheres that are vibrant and full of energy. It is frequently employed in both formal and informal contexts, such as to express excitement at events, gatherings, or celebrations.

When to use 热烈

Learners often confuse 热烈 with similar adjectives like 热情 (rèqíng), which means warm-hearted or passionate but can imply a more personal connection. Use 热烈 in more public or formal contexts, such as describing applause or receptions. Remember that the first tone (rè) is pronounced with a falling tone, while the second (liè) is a sharp falling tone.

热烈 or something close to it

热情 (rèqíng) vs 热烈 (rèliè): Use 热情 to emphasize a person's warm feelings or enthusiasm, while 热烈 highlights the intensity and vibrancy of an atmosphere or reception.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 热烈 to describe personal feelings, which is better suited for 热情. For example, saying '我对这个活动感到热烈' (I feel 热烈 about this activity) should be corrected to '我对这个活动感到热情'.

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Grammar Patterns of 热烈

热烈 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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气氛十分____,大家频频举杯,说笑不停,非常高兴。

The atmosphere was very lively — everyone kept raising their glasses, chatting and laughing nonstop, extremely happy.

Example Sentences for 热烈 (10)

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这份报告并未收到热烈的反响。

zhè fèn bào gào bìng wèi shōu dào rè liè de fǎn xiǎng。

The report had not been received with undiluted enthusiasm.
2
他们无疑将热烈欢迎这一举动。

tā mén wú yí jiāng rè liè huān yíng zhè yī jǔ dòng。

They would no doubt welcome the action with open arms.
3
小孩子说话时喜欢用上热烈、表达喜爱的肢体触碰。

xiǎo hái zǐ shuō huà shí xǐ huān yòng shàng rè liè、 、 biǎo dá xǐ ài de zhī tǐ chù。

The children are very tactile with warm, loving natures.
4
在访问东帝汶期间,教皇约翰·保罗受到了热烈的欢迎。

zài fǎng wèn dōng dì wèn qī jiān, , jiào huáng yuē· hàn · bǎo luó shòu dào le rè liè de。

Pope John Paul received a rapturous reception when he visited East Timor.
5
她的爱慕者少一些, 胖一些, 感情不那么热烈.

tā de ài mù zhě shǎo yī xiē, , pàng yī, xiē , gǎn qíng bù nà mó.

Her admirers were fewer, and fatter, and less ardent.
6
她赢得一片热烈掌声。

tā yíng dé yī piàn rè liè zhǎng shēng。

She got a resounding round of applause.
7
厄香拉深沉而又热烈地爱着伯金, 可她使不上劲.

è xiāng lā shēn chén ér yòu rè liè dì ài zháo bó jīn, , kě tā shǐ bù shàng.

Vrsula was deeply and passionately in love with Birkin, and she was capable of nothing.
8
转眼间杰拉尔德的绿眼就更加神采奕奕,在它们热烈的注视下, 伯莎满面绯红.

zhuǎn yǎn jiān jié lā ěr dé de lǜ yǎn jiù gēng jiā shén cǎi yì yì, , zài tā mén rè liè de zhù shì, xià , bó suō mǎn miàn.

Presently Gerald's green eyes flashed more brightly, and Bertha turned red before their ardent gaze.
9
我把憋在心里那一股热烈的情感尽量地倾吐出来.

wǒ bǎ biē zài xīn lǐ nà yī gǔ rè liè de qíng gǎn jìn liáng dì qīng tǔ chū lái.

I lavished all the warmth of my pent - up passion.
10
在热烈的掌声中, 向北霞局长给优胜者当场发奖金.

zài rè liè de zhǎng shēng zhōng, , xiàng běi xiá jú cháng gěi yōu shèng zhě dāng cháng fā jiǎng.

In enthusiastic applause, northerly glow director delivers premium spot to the winner.

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